Everyone loves the sea. For some, it is associated with brave captains. For some, with incredible travels and distant lands. For some, the main association is a marine cap.
Such an acquisition allows a person to imagine himself right on the beach under the hot sun on warm sand with the splash of caressing coastal waves. In general, it is extremely difficult to find such a person who would not be attracted by a sea cap. This is a wonderful reminder of restless waves and s alty wind. People who have seen the sea at least once always try to surround themselves with things of this theme. This hat is one of them.
Sea cap: a bit of history
So, more details. A sea cap is an ideal option for those men who, from early childhood, dreamed of becoming captains of large ships. If suddenly it was possible to try on such a headdress, happiness literally knew no bounds.
And the sea cap has changed, since the time of Peter the Great, more than once. In the pre-revolutionary fleet, this accessory appeared in 1812. The headdress was dark green, equipped with a black lacquered visor and three white edgings. Laterfor seventy years the cap has changed its color to black. After the February Revolution, the attribute was transformed into a soft French-style cap with a straight peak and a gold cord. The cap appeared in the Russian tsarist army thanks to Paul the First.
Main parts
Marine form, of course, implies the mandatory presence of this headdress. First of all, he is a serious attribute of power over the elements, control of the ship, authority among the captain's subordinates.
Marine uniform withstands a wide variety of weather conditions. And the cap, of course, also becomes a faithful companion of the owner of the ship.
Its main elements include cockade, band, crown, piping, welt and visor. Also, the attribute must have a special insert made of a steel hoop. While wearing, it allows you to maintain and maintain the shape of the headdress.
Big popularity
Marine cap (white) is a favorite attribute of members of various yacht clubs and owners of small boats. In port cities, such a “captain” has long turned into a traditional tourist souvenir. Many manufacturers put their own insignia on these headgear. Caps are made, as a rule, from cotton and are equipped with embroidered patches made on automatic machines. The cockade is decorated with a gold cord and buttons with anchors. Of course, it is necessary to wash such things only by hand.
The accessory is also popular among organizers andparticipants of sea parties. Sometimes they are decorated with additional metal fittings.
Finally
Whether it's a navy peakless cap or other variations of headwear for those people who are in any way connected with the navy, these things do not cease to be in great demand. Consider the main models.
- Navy summer caps are one of the most famous options. They are also worn in the merchant marine. Only in this case, “crabs” (cockades) are added to them and “oaks” are not installed on the visor (with the exception of captains). They are made from lightweight materials. Although there are exceptions (it all depends on the wishes of customers). The first ones, of course, are much more convenient to use in the hot season. They allow the head to "breathe".
- The caps of the civilian fleet usually have visors embroidered with bronze thread. There are winter and summer models that perfectly protect your head from cold and heat. Looks perfect with long coats and says a lot!
- Admiral's caps are made of cloth with a top with a spring ("airfield"). The visor is embroidered with gilding. In this, the admiral's cap differs from the usual one, in principle. The height of the crown is negotiated with the future owner before manufacturing. The generally accepted size is sixty-five millimeters. The senior officers wear caps with a larger crown.
- Cadet naval caps are a classic style. They differ from officer ones in a more budgetary option, with a low crown and a cockade called"nut". Very often, such hats are ordered by employees of the civilian fleet. Naturally, with matching visors and without white piping. This nostalgic thing is reminiscent of the good old traditions of both the tsarist and the Soviet fleet. Looks great with a raincoat and other uniform outerwear. On solemn occasions - an indispensable accessory for a sailor.
