I wear a ball cap as well, just not backwards- it says, "USS COPELAND, FFG 25" and backwards use is not permitted under naval regulations, so I don't.
I didn't serve on her, but, worked for a company that built her ordinance, including the 5 inch gun and the MK13 missle launcher. The hat was a gift from the original crew, and says "Plankowner" on the reverse.
I have a blaze orange ball cap to wear when hunting, and a blaze orange ball cap with ear flaps, and a string to tie it down with when the wind blows, and it is less than 10 degrees or so.
I tried hunting in a Filson crusher, but, the rim does weird things to my hearing when shooting with it. It is a great rain hat, however, and I am mistaken for a younger Jan Micheal Vincent all the time in it.
I have a Barbour jacket, which, is OK in the rain, but, I'm pretty sure (based on this coat's cold weather performance, or, more correctly, lack thereof) that it doesn't get very cold in England.
That's enough English stuff for me. You guys, I'm sure. must look great in the silly hats. Probably the silly cars, too.
Best,
Ted
