This cap is from the second style of hat worn by the Baltimore Orioles for five seasons (1958-62). It features the introduction of the orange bill with embroidered Bird logo. Details:
Logo Design: Embroidered Bird Patch, Orange and Black.
Material of cap: Cotton Wool
Manufacture: Tim McAuliffe
Manufacture Tag: This is the 1 1/4" tag, 24 Lincoln Ave Boston address, red letter. Stamped K-M Pro Caps.
Number of Panels: 6
Bill Thread Count: 7
Color Description Body: Black
Color Description Brim: Black
Color Description Button: Orange
Band: Tan Leather
Players Size: 7 1/4
Size Applied: Stamped.
Player Uniform Number: None
Players Name: None
Description of Wear Outside Body: Clean and near mint.
Description of Wear Inside Body: Toning to inside crown.
Description of Wear to Inside Bill: Near Mint.
Description of Wear to Inside Headband; The tan leather band is near mint with light wear.
Autographed: No
Provenance: No
1958 marked the introduction of the orange bill that was used through 1962.
Collection of MEARS staff. MEARS auction LOA. 00226