“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 Vintage early 20th century Red Cross donor pocket tinny. (see main photo or similar upon availability)
***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!
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P. D.
More Accurate Than You Think
Huge fan of Papa's "U.S. Armed Forces Fly Fishing Club" paraphernalia items (patches and buttons). Not just because I fly fish but because these items directly link to an actual informal fly fishing club started by my Area IV Commander at Camp Walker in Daegu, Republic of Korea back in 2007. These patches (and buttons) precisely hit the nostalgia "feels" for me from that time period. And, the sewing & lettering on the the patches precisely mimics the style used then by Korean merchants who had side hustles making custom military patches and sewing for U.S. Forces Korea personnel garrisoned on the Peninsula.
Fly Fishing members club patch
Ed
Will you pls make more of the sub hunter caps?
Hell Cat Olive Drab edition.
Justin
Easily the best hat I have ever worn
I lucked out and found one second hand. Never heard of the brand, but I like duck camo, so I took a chance.
Man, I put this hat on and was blown away. So comfortable, such high quality and such a slick fit.
I have a low crown and this fits just right, not coming down on my ears at all. Absolutely perfect and I will 100% be buying another hat in the future
Hell Cat Frog Camo
Will F.
Fantastic cap!
Second cap from Papa and couldn’t be happier!
Hell Cat Olive Drab edition.
Bryce
Years of unmatched wearing enjoyment.
I’ve been wearing Papa Nui hats for years, from the Denim Devastator to my most recent purchases, and nothing quite compares to the quality, craftsmanship, and enjoyment I get from wearing them.
Really loving the new Denim **** Cat Cap - the lighter weight denim is great for summer but the peak is still thick enough to hold it's shape. Great colour too.
