“To Hell with Spain, Remember the Maine!” A battle cry on their lips! An homage from the Papa as he knits a watch cap that speaks to the century’s turn, to the birth of empire, to the beginnings of homogeny. The Maine Cap!
This 1898 U.S.N. Knit has been extensively researched from archival photos and reversed engineered by hand knit in a gorgeous lightweight 100% Corriedale Peruvian Worsted wool evoking the ‘seed stitch’ of yesteryear and saluting the iconic predecessor of all naval watch caps. Unmatched warmth to weight ratio!
Stand the watch, be the pride of the fleet, wear the Maine Cap.
-Completely handmade in Montana USA.
-100% wool.
-Available in Havana Black in an exclusive historical release.
-One size fits most as well is extremely stretchy and accomodating.
-Includes 1930's Red Cross donor pocket tinny. ( see main photo)
***NOTE: The Maine cap is not subject to discounting. Each watch cap is hand made in exceedingly small quantities and as such is not to be sold at a lesser price. I will not honour any abandoned check out discounting on this item, if you have to think about it chances are it'll be gone before you get back to your cart.
10/10, it’s perfectly shaped and sized even for my big head. A jewel in the collection.
awesome thank you!
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WilliamInNashville
Got one! (Finally)
A real piece of functional artwork. The wool…Corriedale Peruvian; wow, not a hint of ichy-ness! Surprisingly, lightweight, but effective at keeping the chill at bay! Truly, a cut above the rest of the crew and their std. 782 winter headgear! Now if we could just persuade the Papa to put a boot in the supply chain commander’s posterior to churn out a few more in black…(for covert night raids onto the north coast of Hokkaido) - I could have a matching set!
Well done William glad you scored one.
S
Stephan B.
What a cap!
Glad one of these gorgeous caps found its way to me right in time for the Swiss Winter!
Great jumper - comfortable and looks good. Wore this jumper to the local market today and got various compliments - as well as being asked where could they buy one - told them to look for Papa Nui on line!
The best cap for the right stuff, now in the right place - the county of origin of rocket-powered flight - Germany ! 😁 Love it
X-1 Crew Cap.
Daniel
From the Atoll to Me – An Unforgettable Journey
Meeting the Papa Nui cap changed my life once and for all — nothing will ever be the same again. Papa is truly unique in his philosophy, in the quality of what he creates, and in the heart he puts into every piece.
Many thanks,
Daniel
Atoll Flyers Jacket.
Chris L.
The Real Deal.
What can be said that hasn't been said already. Papa airdropped this beaut and managed to get my mits on it before the CO noticed. The Shinki horsehide ain't a joke neither. You could go for a bimble through the jungle, get caught in a downpour, and this thing would probably come out looking better than you. It's stiff mind, took a bit of hard yakka to break it in, but now it fits like it was made for my scone. It's a civvy bit of kit, make no mistake. The Sergeant Major gets a bit cross-eyed when he sees it, thinks it's not uniform. But listen, when you're stuck in a foxhole and the rain's bucketing down, this leather lid is a bloody sight better than a piece of wet wool.
It's a fair dinkum bonzer bit of gear. If you can get one, get one. Just keep it out of sight of the brass.
