Cap comforter

Cap, Comforter
Lord Lovat and other British commandos wearing cap comforters in 1942
Place of originUnited Kingdom
Service history
In service19th century–Present
Used byUnited Kingdom
Australia
Netherlands
WarsFirst World War
Second World War
Afghanistan War

A cap comforter is a form of woollen military headgear originating in the British Army.

It is a cylinder of knitted wool, similar to a short scarf, that is typically fitted over the head and fashioned into a hat. It can be worn comfortably underneath a Brodie helmet, and is often sewn shut at one or both ends. The cap comforter bears no insignia, and can be easily stowed without being creased.