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S.A.L. Uniform Cap Help
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- What style cap should I order?
- Should my cap be lined or unlined?
- What should my cap's left-side lettering be?
- What should cap's right-side lettering be?
- What size cap should I order?
- How much will my cap cost?
- Which states require cap order approval from Department Headquarters and cannot be ordered online?
- Which insignias are mandatory and which are optional?
1. What style cap should I order?
| Type | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| State |  |
Solid blue cap with your state name in full in gold |
| City |  |
Solid blue cap with your city name in full and abbreviated state name in gold |
| County |  |
Solid blue cap with white piping and white letters, your county name in full, and abbreviated state name |
| District |  |
Blue cap with white crown, your district name in full, and abbreviated state name in gold |
| Detachment |  |
Blue cap with gold crown and your state name in full in gold |
| National |  |
Solid gold cap with your state name in full in blue |
Note: Past officers only wear squadron caps.
2. Should my cap be lined or unlined?
Lined caps feature a smooth gold nylon lining that provides extra comfort.
3. What should my cap's left-side lettering be?
That depends on which cap style you chose in your first step. Here's your guide:
| Cap Style | Left-Side Lettering |
|---|---|
| State | State name in full |
| City | City name in full, state abbreviated |
| County | County name in full, state abbreviated |
| District | District name in full, state abbreviated |
| Detachment | State name in full |
| National | State name in full |
4. What should my cap's right-side lettering be?
Your squadron number is embroidered on the right side of your cap at no charge. Additional lettering may be added at $1.00/letter for gold letters. Additional lettering options are available by calling (888) 453-4466.
5. What size cap should I order?
| Cap Size Scale | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head Size | Cap Size | Head Size | Cap Size | |
| 18 1/4" | 5 3/4 | 23 1/8" | 7 3/8 | |
| 18 5/8" | 5 7/8 | 23 1/2" | 7 1/2 | |
| 19" | 6 | 23 7/8" | 7 5/8 | |
| 19 3/8" | 6 1/8 | 24 1/4" | 7 3/4 | |
| 19 3/4" | 6 1/4 | 24 5/8" | 7 7/8 | |
| 20 1/8" | 6 3/8 | 25" | 8 | |
| 20 1/2" | 6 1/2 | 25 3/8" | 8 1/8 | |
| 20 7/8" | 6 5/8 | 25 3/4" | 8 1/4 | |
| 21 1/4" | 6 3/4 | 26 1/2" | 8 1/2 | |
| 21 5/8" | 6 7/8 | 26 7/8" | 8 5/8 | |
| 22" | 7 | 27 1/4" | 8 3/4 | |
| 22 3/8" | 7 1/8 | 27 5/8" | 8 7/8 | |
| 22 3/4" | 7 1/4 | 28" | 9 | |
6. How much will my cap cost?
| Uniform Cap Type | Price |
|---|---|
| State | $27.95 |
| City | $36.95 |
| County | $36.95 |
| District | $36.95 |
| Detachment | $36.95 |
| National | $36.95 |
Note: Many states require caps have a state insignia. The price for that insignia is automatically added to the price of your cap.
7. Which states require cap order approval from Department Headquarters and cannot be ordered online?
County, district, department, and national cap orders must be approved by Department Headquarters for the following states:
- Alabama
- Kansas
- Louisiana
- Massachusetts
- Maryland
- Maine
- Montana
- North Carolina
- New Mexico
- New York
- Ohio
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Texas
8. Which insignias are mandatory and which are optional?
Note: The price for an insignia is included in the uniform cap price.
| Mandatory | ||
|---|---|---|
| Department | Insignia | Price |
| Alabama | Heart of Dixie | $6 |
| Arizona | Cactus | $5 |
| Connecticut | Charter Oak | $11 |
| France | Eiffel Tower | $6 |
| Georgia | Peach | $7 |
| Illinois | Abe Lincoln | $6 |
| Indiana | Soldiers & Sailors Monument | $9 |
| Kansas | Sunflower | $7 |
| Maryland | Shield | $7 |
| Minnesota | Gopher | $6 |
| Missouri | Mule | $10 |
| Mississippi | Magnolia | $7 |
| Montana | Buffalo Skull | $10 |
| North Dakota | Prairie Rose | $7 |
| Nebraska | Covered Wagon & Large State Name (State caps only) | $19 |
| New Hampshire | Old Man of Mountain | $8 |
| Nevada | Battle Born | $9 |
| New York | Statue of Liberty | $7 |
| Pennsylvania | Keystone | $7 |
| Puerto Rico | El Morro Castle | $6 |
| Tennessee | Old Hickory | $11 |
| Texas | Star & Steer | $9 |
| Utah | Beehive | $6 |
| Virginia | Cardinal | $9 |
| Wisconsin | Badger | $9 |
| West Virginia | Mountaineer | $8 |
| Wyoming | Let-R-Buck (State caps only) | $13 |
| Optional | ||
| Department | Insignia | Price |
| California | Bear | $8 |
| Florida | Orange | $6 |
| Hawaii | Rainbow | $7 |
| Louisiana | Red USA (State caps only) | $5 |
| Louisiana | Pelican | $7 |
| Massachusetts | Minuteman | $6 |
| Maine | Pine Tree | $6 |
| North Carolina | Dogwood | $7 |
| Oklahoma | Indian | $12 |
| Rhode Island | Red Rooster | $8 |
| South Carolina | Palmetto | $6 |