1960's Style KM Style Ball Cap

'KM Pro' was introduced in 1952/53 by Tim McAuliffe and Jacob, KM meaning Kaufman-McAuliffe. From the mid 1950’s to mid 1960’s, these caps were one of the dominant brands used by MLB teams. The fit of the originals are unique and the construction/material quality was really second to none. No wonder the originals are so popular with collectors today.

This cap is NOT an exact reproduction of the KM style, but has been inspired by the pattern and fit. This is my unique/modern take on the classic style.

The fabric is an off white wool serge, the same used by KM Pro. This cap features an embroidered 'O' using my 1940's Irish Singer 107w102 (please keep in mind that this embroidery is imperfect in its design). These caps also feature horse hair cloth lining the front internal panels, an Australian leather sweatband for comfort, and oversized stitched eyelets.

Overall a very special cap which I am very proud of.

Features:

- Off white wool serge crown / Emerald green cotton twill underside brim

- Horse hair buckram backing internal front two panels

- Embroidered 'O' using my 1940's Irish Singer 107w102

- Singer 32-43 oversized stitched eyelets

- Kangaroo leather sweatband (please note that different colour dye sweatbands have been used and there may be slight colour inconsistencies due to the nature of how they were tanned).

- Satin taping throughout seams

- Firm ‘KM’ Style visor (2 3/4”)

All of my caps are handmade from start to finish by me, using machines from the 1920’s-1960’s. No two caps are the same and differences in construction are to be celebrated.