WWII US Army Air Forces “True Crusher” Cap Made by Pursuit

Original World War Two US Army Air Force Crusher Cap Made by Pursuit featuring its original Unmarked Eagle Insignia. This cap, while significantly used, is classified as a “True Crusher” or “Production Crusher.” The general term “crusher” originated from the prominence of the Bancroft Flighter and Flightweight, which referred to the later-war visor caps manufactured without a grommet, featuring a reduced crown and a short, pliable visor. These caps quickly gained favor among individuals who utilized headsets over their visor caps. The production of these caps stemmed from the existing practice by airmen of wearing headsets over standard visor caps (ultimately crushing them) indicating a clear demand. The use of headsets in conjunction with visors was not initiated by the advent of the "crusher"; it had been a prevalent practice prior. The term "50 mission crusher" was first used to describe a visor that had been crushed for repeatedly across multiple missions, embodying the desired aesthetic, thus, the “True Crusher” was introduced to accommodate the US Army Air Force’s Personnel. No size tag present, though likely a size 7 1/8. Single layer short brim detaching from wearers left side as shown in pictures.