Reproduction Coloured FS Caps


SPECIAL NOTE: Due to an unexpected discontinuation of one of the fabrics from our supplier, the khaki FS Caps and the GS Caps HAVE BEEN DISCONTINUED. We apologize for the inconvenience.


Recently we have had some complications with sending e-mail replies to inquiries. If you have not received a response, please write us again as we may need to re-send our message.

If timing is of the essence, please inquire to get a delivery estimate for these caps, as we do not always have sufficient stock of all colours of wool on hand.


New pricing is listed for 2008.
We are no longer able to accept UK Pounds for payment. For international orders, please use PayPal in US Dollars. We apologize for this inconvenience.

Please scroll to the bottom of this page for information on how to care for and maintain your cap.

We are pleased to offer reproductions of the coloured FS cap of the British Army in WWII. These are available sized to order in some select patterns.

Special note:  Some Canadian caps can be made, please inquire about particular regiments.

Site last updated 20 September 2008.

HOW TO ORDER

Patterns available, with prices:
Prices listed are for Enlisted caps. Officer caps available for an additional fee.
(Group orders may inquire for discount)

(Items marked with an asterisk * are limited availability, or may require additional time for delivery depending on fabric availability)

Khaki Issue FS Caps and GS Caps are SOLD OUT INDEFINTELY.

INFANTRY & RIFLE REGIMENTS
Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire
$76
Buffs * (limited availability of material)
$99
Devonshire
$92
Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry
$76
Duke of Wellington's
$105
East Lancashire * (limited availability of material)
$99
East Yorkshire
$92
Green Howards
$115
Hampshire * (limited availability of material)
$105
King's Own
$82
King's Regiment
$88
King's Royal Rifle Corps
$92
King's Shropshire Light Infantry
$76
Lincolnshire (Officers 2nd Battalion)
$82
Loyal Regiment
$76
Manchester
$76
Monmouthshire
$105
North Staffordshire
$76
Northamptonshire
$76
Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry
$76
Queen's
$92
Queen's Own Royal West Kent
$105
Rifle Brigade
$92
Royal Berkshire
$92
Royal Irish Fusiliers
$92
Royal Norfolk * (limited availability of material)
$105
Royal Warwickshire
$92
Royal Welch Fusiliers
$76
Sherwood Foresters
$92
Somerset Light Infantry
$76
South Lancashire *
$99
South Staffordshire
$76
Suffolk * (limited availability of material)
$99
Welsh Regiment
$92
Wiltshire * (limited availability of material)
$92

CAVALRY REGIMENTS
1st Royal Dragoons
$99
Royal Scots Greys
$92
3rd King's Own Hussars
$99
7th Queen's Own Hussars
$105
10th Royal Hussars
$105
14/20 King's Hussars
$105
13/18th Royal Hussars * (limited availability of material)
$122
15/19th King's Royal Hussars
$105
9th Queen's Royal Hussars
$99
12th Royal Lancers
$105
16/5th Lancers
$92
17/21st Lancers * (limited availability of material)
$115
Royal Wiltshire Yeomanry
$99
Derbyshire Yeomanry *  (limited availability of material)
$99
Lothian and Border Horse
$99
East Riding Yeomanry *  (limited availability of material)
$76
Inns of Court
$110

OTHER REGIMENTS
ATS (Auxiliary Territorial Service)
$110
Royal Artillery
$76
Royal Engineers
$92
Royal Army Ordnance Corps
$99
Royal Army Service Corps *
$99
Royal Army Chaplains Department * (OUT OF MATERIAL for this cap)
$140
Royal Army Medical Corps
$105
RAF Officer (Royal Air Force) *
(This has a rounded profile as in the photo, advise if you wish for a more squared cap)
$88
Intelligence Corps
$133
Pioneer Corps
$105

These hats are custom made in the USA of quality materials.

Officer caps available for most regiments listed, but an extra fee may apply as some different materials (and piping, such as metallic gold braid) may be used to distinguish the cap from the Enlisted (Other Ranks) caps. These caps are typically $10-$35 more than the price listed in the charts above.

Every hat is marked "Foster & Foster Clothiers, Ltd" and marked with the fractional size. Officers hats are marked "Foster & Foster (Clothiers), Ltd. LONDON S.W.1 [also available marked GRAHAM (our business used to be located in a town named Graham) and TORONTO for officer caps]
Enlisted caps are stamped as show in the photo at right

Every FS cap comes with original brass General Service (GS) brass buttons. A limited amount of bronze GS buttons available for officer caps for an additional fee. There may be a discount if you provide your own buttons.

Regimental cap badge is NOT included!

CLICK HERE for info on sizing, ordering, and how to contact us.




CUSTOMER COMMENTS:

Thanks again for the new cap. I look forward to wearing it with pride!
J. Owens

These are terrific hats.
R. Westbrook

The Cap arrived today and is VERY WELL DONE!
Thanks for your fast and friendly service.
... you do an outstanding job.
M. Cory

...I am very pleased with it. It looks blinding with the rest of the uniform and will be worn out in public at the first oppotunity I get.
If any one asks where it came from I will not hesitate to recommend you.
Keep up the good work.
R. Minney

I got the cap today and it's absolutely beautiful.
You do wonderful work.
D. McGurin

I must say the FS caps are beautiful and the workmanship is second to none.
I will sing your praise to anybody looking for a FS cap.
I know that the rest of my unit will be giving you a call for one soon.
G. Williams, Green Howards

I was truly amazed by the detail and accuracy of our RCAMC coloured service caps.
As a collector of RCAMC and RAMC WW II items, I was thrilled when they arrived.
Both you and your wife are to be commended on the superb attention to detail
and craftsmanship which you put into your products.
G. Andras, R.C.A.M.C. Re-enactor

It is certainly everything hoped for, and more.
The workmanship is excellent.
G. Leese

Wow!
I picked up my cap this morning, that is a lovely piece of work, well done!
M. Backhouse

The feel, cut and quality of the cap is right on and would
stand up well next to an original by the finest of London war time
haberdashers and tailors. Thank you for providing a piece of
British/Commonwealth uniform kit that every re-enactor
or collector should have, I look forward to
ordering from you in the future. Once again, great job.
T. Borders

Run to get one! They are great! Even better than the real ones.
Smooth fabric and super well made.
The one I got was about as perfect as you could ask for a cap to be.
R. Scott, 1/5 Queen's

It looks sharp, actually works (i.e. unbuttons at the front and rolls down the sides) and is of outstanding production quality.
P. Morton, 1/5 Queen's

I couldn't be happier with my coloured FS cap:
... a great product and wonderful quality.
D. Farnham, 1/5 Queen's

HOW TO CARE FOR AND MAINTAIN YOUR CAP:

FS CAPS:

These caps are easily cleaned with a roller similar to those used to clean up pet hair. Also, certain types of tape can be used to gently lift lint off from the fabric of the cap. Washing the cap may result in some shrinkage, and should be reserved as a last resort. Wash by hand in cold water, and let it dry on its own.

For officer caps with metallic braid, do not attempt to clean the braid with metal polish as this may stain the fabric and discolour the braid. Keep the cap away from heat and humidity whenever possible.

To press the cap, it is recommended to place it underneath a mattress as this gives a good gentle crease without the use of moisture or heat. Heat may be used as with an iron, however we recommend going no higher than the 'wool' setting if you choose to iron your cap.

GS CAPS:

The cap is a little large at first, this is to account for shrinkage as the cap gets wet. You can wash the cap, if needed. If you wash the cap, we recommend washing it by hand in cold water, and let it dry on its own.

The cap badge should be placed above the left eye. You can cut a small slit (or slits) through the cap fabric to mount the badge.