The WWII British Army Field Service (FS) Cap was the standard side cap worn by all ranks before the introduction of the GS cap in 1943. It was a practical and easily foldable headdress designed for wear with both battledress and service dress uniforms. The FS cap was widely used from 1939 to mid-1943 by the British Army, RAF, and Commonwealth forces.
Made from khaki wool serge (exact same fabric in 650 gsm wt. and khaki color), the same material as battledress, it featured a two-piece body with a shaped crown, fold-down side flaps, and a front fitted with two brass General Service buttons to hold the regimental cap badge. The cap’s interior was lined with cotton drill or polished cotton for comfort. The FS cap sat neatly on the head and was often worn tilted slightly to the right.
This reproduction captures the correct wartime cut, stitching, and khaki shade, making it ideal for collectors, reenactors, films/theater/movies and museum display.
