Railway visor cap - worker's fantasy or regulation?

Al-muell · 09-07-2011, 06:53 AM

Bought this one recently, and there are traces that make me sure it actually WAS worn with this emblem for a prolonged period. However, the cap doesn't look regulation at all. No buttons and chinstrap, a cloth-covered visor (spade-shaped, but almost as small as in imperial caps).

The material looks similar to the one used on Soviert foresters' uniforms, the emblem is attached wit flat "wires".
The "piping"at the crown is the same color as the rest of the cap.

Is this a private purchase civilian capm that was worn as service cap or is it some sort of an older, but regulation cap?

Al-muell · 09-07-2011, 06:56 AM

More pics

Jeffrey Meffert · 09-07-2011, 09:54 AM

Could be a miner's cap

Al-muell · 09-10-2011, 01:12 AM

I don't think so. Miners used crossed hammers as their symbol. Of course, there is Gorgostekhnadzor, who, I think, had similar symbol, but to me the hammer and wrench indicates railway.

Jeffrey Meffert · 09-11-2011, 04:40 PM

You are right...was looking more at colors and missed obvious on cap device

EricFG · 09-11-2011, 05:58 PM

It would go well with that belt buckle that was discussed recently. Old and weird. :)
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Ser-g · 03-16-2012, 03:52 AM

How about this one,

I have never seen such a cap before, the crown color strikes me as just weird.

(srry for abusing this older thread)

Will · 03-16-2012, 10:10 AM

I can't give an opinion on this particular cap, but the golden yellow tops were worn by the individual in command of signals at a railway station. In another thread Doug D. posted a photo of a beautiful older example from the 1950's.

Ser-g · 03-16-2012, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Will

I can't give an opinion on this particular cap, but the golden yellow tops were worn by the individual in command of signals at a railway station. In another thread Doug D. posted a photo of a beautiful older example from the 1950's.

@ Will , Really ? i thought that one was red topped.

Will · 03-16-2012, 02:21 PM

I don't have the reference in front of me, but I believe that a Railway Station Commander wore the red top. however, the individual at the station who was in charge of signals wore a golden yellow top.

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Al-muell Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wrocław, Poland Posts: 1,828	Re: Railway visor cap - worker's fantasy or regulation? I don't think so. Miners used crossed hammers as their symbol. Of course, there is Gorgostekhnadzor, who, I think, had similar symbol, but to me the hammer and wrench indicates railway.

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Jeffrey Meffert Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas, USA Age: 67 Posts: 640	Re: Railway visor cap - worker's fantasy or regulation? You are right...was looking more at colors and missed obvious on cap device

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EricFG Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Naples, Florida, USA Age: 59 Posts: 1,496	Re: Railway visor cap - worker's fantasy or regulation? It would go well with that belt buckle that was discussed recently. Old and weird. :) Like me! __________________ "patina imparts character" - PJS A wise man said: 'you should not pay a premium for what you want beyond your comfort level, and always ensure there is a mutually agreeable return policy.'

03-16-2012, 10:10 AM	#8
Will Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 236	Re: Railway visor cap - worker's fantasy or regulation? I can't give an opinion on this particular cap, but the golden yellow tops were worn by the individual in command of signals at a railway station. In another thread Doug D. posted a photo of a beautiful older example from the 1950's.

03-16-2012, 02:21 PM	#10
Will Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 236	Re: Railway visor cap - worker's fantasy or regulation? I don't have the reference in front of me, but I believe that a Railway Station Commander wore the red top. however, the individual at the station who was in charge of signals wore a golden yellow top.

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