Cap, Combat (Baseball Style)
The South Korean Cap, Combat (Baseball Style), a privately purchased Tonghab camouflage combat cap commonly worn by soldiers after completing basic training in place of the unpopular issued “bread cap” (빵모).
South Korea
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South Korea
Hat, Combat, Tropical, Multi-Terrain Pattern (MTP)
The Hat, Combat, Tropical, Multi-Terrain Pattern (MTP) was introduced following the adoption of MTP in 2010, during the final phase of the Combat Soldier 95 (CS95) uniform system. It formed part of the transitional period between CS95 and the Personal Clothing System (PCS), and continued in service under PCS as the issued tropical hat. The design remained in use throughout the operational life of both uniform systems with minimal structural alteration.
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United Kingdom
Hat, Jungle DPM, Soft Brim
The Hat, Jungle DPM, Soft Brim was a commercially produced item available for purchase to New Zealand soldiers in the early 2000s. It was sold through Squires Tactical Gear in Taihape, a well-known military outfitter supplying serving personnel, civil organizations, and hunters.
New Zealand
Cap, Republic of Korea Marine Corps, Commemorative
With South Korea holding numerous Korean War remembrance events throughout the year, this Marine-style cap originates from the 15th Dosolsan Festival (도솔산 전투 기념행사) in 2012.
The cap was worn by both veterans and serving personnel of the Republic of Korea Marine Corps (ROKMC) attending the commemorative function..
South Korea
Hat, Wet Weather, Camouflage
Not much is currently known about this specific hat; however, it can be ascertained that with the adoption of the Granite-B camouflage pattern around 2010, the Republic of Korea Army produced a waterproof boonie-style field hat fabricated from a tri-laminated, Gore-Tex–type fabric.
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South Korea
Cap, Wool, DPM
Not much is known about this cap; however, it can be ascertained that it was fabricated from thick woollen cloth similar to that used in the production of the New Zealand Army’s DPM woollen jacket during the early 1990s. Heavy wool fabrics of this type were already well established within New Zealand’s tramping, farming, and outdoor working communities by the early 1980s, most notably through brands such as Swandri.
New Zealand
Hat, Frillneck, DPDU
The frill-neck hat forms part of a broader family of headwear sometimes referred to as the “Urban Turban” style, produced in Australia by Frillneck. The design takes its name from the frill-neck lizard native to Australia, a reference that reflects both its appearance and its intended function in extreme heat environments.
Australia
Cap, Field Dress, Camouflage
Little is known about this cap at present other than that it originates from Thailand and was in use during the late 1990s.
Thailand
Hat, Utility, Camouflage, Waterproof
The Hat, Utility, Camouflage, Waterproof was first issued in the mid-1960s, alongside a waterproof smock made in the same camouflage pattern. Designed for use in humid jungle environments, the hat was issued in more limited numbers than the smock.
Australia
Hat, Combat, DPM (Tropical) Desert
The Hat, Combat, DPM Desert was first introduced in the late 1980s, featuring a four-color Desert DPM (DDPM) pattern and a design similar to the Hat, Combat, Tropical. However, it saw limited use by UK forces at the time.
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United Kingdom
