This visor cap was manufactured by Bancroft, model “Flighter”, one of the most popular among U.S. Army Air Forces officers during World War II. Its distinctive feature is the soft, unreinforced frame, which allowed it to be comfortably worn under aviation headsets and headphones. Because of this, it became widely known as the “crusher cap.”

The brown wool top is combined with an olive woven band, while the visor and chin strap are made of brown lacquered leatherette. On the front is the large gilt officer’s insignia of the U.S. Army — the eagle with shield, arrows, and olive branch, above which is the scroll with the motto E Pluribus Unum. On the sides are buttons with the Great Seal of the United States.

The interior retains the leather sweatband with the gold “Flighter by Bancroft” marking, along with the maker’s logo. Age-related wear is visible — flaking of the lining and scuffs, which is typical for original wartime examples.

This model is highly valued by collectors as one of the most iconic symbols of U.S. Army Air Forces officers in World War II, especially due to its strong association with bomber and fighter pilots.