US WWII Glider cap

Glider Cap - The Authentic American Paratrooper Headdress

Complete your historical outfit with this Glider cap, a faithful replica of the headgear worn by US Army paratroopers during the Second World War. Made from a robust beige fabric with sky blue piping, this cap perfectly embodies the style and uniform of American airborne troops.

This model is carefully crafted with the patch sewn onto the left front, as worn by the soldiers of the Glider Infantry, those special units transported behind enemy lines by glider. Ideal for enthusiasts of militaria, historical re-enactment or the Second World War, this cap is both a collector's item and an authentic accessory for your events or exhibitions.

The Gliders - Soldiers of the Airborne Shadow

Less well known than their paratrooper brethren, the soldiers of the US Army's Glider units played a crucial role during the Second World War. Deployed in motorless gliders, they landed silently behind enemy lines, often on the front line and in extremely perilous conditions.

These units were involved in some of the biggest airborne operations of the war, including the Normandy Landings, Operation Market Garden and the Battle of the Bulge. Their distinctive cap, with its sky-blue piping, set them apart from the American airborne forces. Wearing this cap is a way of paying tribute to these daring soldiers, who are often forgotten, but whose courage and discretion have left their mark on history.

Description of the Glider cap

• Glider’ unit cap of the US Army
• Reproduction
• Colour: Beige
• Infantry-Artillery Parachutist Glider Troop patch 
• Sky blue piping
• Sizes available : 57 to 61