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A herringbone tweed and olive cloth flight cap featuring embroidered biplane and star motifs. During the Golden Age of Aviation and through World War II, children's flight apparel became immensely popular. These caps were designed to mimic the leather helmets worn by real pilots, allowing children to play out their dreams of becoming aviators. This specific style, often called a skull cap or kidney bean cap, features decorative embroidery common in mid-century toy apparel. 1940-1950