Papa Nui
x AWMS Armstrong Cap
£115.00
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The Papa Nui x AWMS Armstrong Cap is a new collaboration with Anthony W. Madsen Sylvester and reverses the standard Papa style, finding a serviceman enjoying his leisure time and civilian activities.
In early 1969, Life Magazine dispatched photographer Ralph Morse to Houston to document the Apollo 11 astronauts in preparation for their historic journey to the surface of the moon. He captured the crew at ease in their dens, at the grill and catching up on the Sunday papers. In one iconic photo, mission commander Neil Armstrong is seen lighting a cigar, resplendent in FG-58 sunglasses and a red four panelled aviator style cap perched on the back of his head.
Utilising a beautifully vivid red cotton twill, the Armstrong cap is fully crafted in Japan under the watchful eye of the John Lofgren Company and features superior styling options as well as contrast twill taping and minimal brim stitching consistent with vintage caps of the era. To round out this awesome package, the cap also comes with a Neil Armstrong test pilot identification badge in litho printed tin and another celebrating his testing of the Boeing X-20 Dyna-Soar, a supersonic rocket plane designed for space rescue or space interceptor missions to sabotage or destroy enemy Russian Satellites.
- Bright red all Japanese cotton
- Cotton Taping
- Original style visor with stiffened liner
- Made in Japan by John Lofgren & Co.
- Hino Maru internal country of origin patch
- Limited edition
- Sizes Medium (57-58cm) and Large (59-60cm)
- Code
- 12834
- Colour
- Red
Papa Nui size guide
With some exceptions, Papa Nui caps come in sizes Medium (57-58cm), Large (59-60cm) and X Large (60-62cm). To find out more about how to measure your head to get the sizing of your cap perfect, see this detailed article about Papa Nui sizing.
Watch caps and other special models come in one size. Because of the materials used, these will work for you if either Medium and Large size Papa Nui caps fit you comfortably.
Need more information on how to fine-tune the sizing of your Papa Nui cap? Our sizing page also contains information about how to stretch or shrink your cap. Before attempting to stretch or shrink your cap, please see the Care section to see if this is possible with your model.
| Size | Circumference |
|---|---|
| Medium | 57-58cm |
| Large | 59-60cm |
| X Large | 60-62cm |
Papa Nui Cap Co. stands as a testament to the power of authentic inspiration and meticulous craftsmanship. Founded by John Tesoriero, this distinctive headwear brand transcends the typical boundaries of reproduction. The Papa creates caps that honour the resourceful spirit of servicemen while offering modern wearers something genuinely exceptional. Drawing from Tesoriero’s decades of experience in the heritage clothing industry and his extensive collection of vintage military pieces, Papa Nui represents a deep understanding of both historical significance and contemporary craftsmanship standards.
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