10-21-2003, 03:05 AM
Seems to me that, despite their absurd appearance, the size of the crown on later caps was a functional rank distinction --- the wider the crown, the higher the rank -- useful for at-a-distance and/or silhouette recognition.
As for whether the caps look ridiculous or not, military fashion is still fashion ... "cool" looks fall in, and out, of favor. And let's not forget that it can be the man that makes the uniform look good ... a plump general in a snappy uniform still looks pretty ridiculous!
As for whether the caps look ridiculous or not, military fashion is still fashion ... "cool" looks fall in, and out, of favor. And let's not forget that it can be the man that makes the uniform look good ... a plump general in a snappy uniform still looks pretty ridiculous!
