This embroidered, highly-detailed Navy cap is made of 100% cotton and features an adjustable, metal-clasped back.
A "Shellback" is a sailor who has crossed the Equator and refers to them being honorable and trustworthy. The cap features an embroidered image of the Roman god of the sea, Neptune, because Shellbacks are also referred to as "Sons of Neptune"; while sailors who have not yet "Crossed the Line" are called Pollywogs.
My son was in the navy and became a shellback during his first tour . I saw the hat on Ebay and bought it as a surprise for him . He was very excited and pleased with the . He was a member of the USS Oriskany Carrier and still wore his Oriskany ballcap when he got his shellback cap he immediately replaced the Oriskany with the Shellback cap The product was an excellent purchase
A Satisfied Customer
Louis J Rago Jr
