The Jake 2 - Fire Engine Red

$52.00
Only a few left in this size.

This cap goes out to all the good “Jakes” out there. Originating in the early 20th century within Greater Boston, “Jake” serves as an affectionate slang for firefighters in New England. To be referred to as a “Good Jake” is the highest form of commendation among Boston area firefighters, signifying exceptional skill, bravery, and reliability. The term likely stems from “J-Key,” derived from the telegraph keys utilized in the first street-corner fire alarm box system, pioneered in Boston. World War One veterans-turned-firefighters, accustomed to military-issue telegraph keys, possibly coined the term “J-Keys,” which eventually morphed into “Jake.” This slang, originally denoting a firefighter adept at Morse code communication under pressure, gradually became a commonly used term for firefighters in general.

The Jake is a classic lightweight 8-panel red cap with a yellow button, eyelets and brim, with interior yellow fabric and custom ‘Jake’ logo. As a nod to its legacy, this cap features the signature “J-Key” embroidered on the back side panel.

A portion of all proceeds of the sale of The Jake cap will go to The Boston Fire Cancer Foundation, a 501 c3 nonprofit organization that raises money to support members of the Boston Fire Department who are diagnosed with occupational cancer. The Boston Fire Cancer Foundation provides both emotional and financial support to firefighters and their families.

Style: 8-Panel

Color: Fire Engine Red

Material: Cotton Blend

30 Days for Refunds & Exchanges

Eight Panel Size Chart

Size CM Inches Cap Size
XS 54 – 55 21.5 6⅞ – 7
S 56 – 57 22.3 7 – 7¼
M/L 58 – 59 23 7¼ – 7⅜
XL 60 – 61 23.8
2XL 62 – 63 24.6 7⅝
3XL 63 – 64 25.4 8+

How to Measure Caps

Wrap a cloth measuring tape around your head just above your eyebrows and ears. Pull the tape comfortably snug, read the length, repeat for good measure and use the largest measurement. A piece of string will work too, then just hold it up to a ruler and measure.

Overall rating: 4.7412586 / 5 from 143 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Jake 2 Boston Scally Cap is a classic lightweight 8-panel cap with a fire engine red color, made from a cotton/poly blend. Customers praise its excellent quality, great color, and perfect fit. A portion of the proceeds supports the Boston Fire Cancer Foundation.

Summary topics

  • Quality (11%): Customers raved about the excellent quality of the hats, praising their fit, durability, and overall satisfaction.
  • Color (24%): Many customers appreciated the great color of the hat and found it to be perfect for their skin.
  • Fit (32%): A significant amount of customers expressed appreciation for the great fit of the Boston Scally cap.

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Review highlights

  • "Fast shipping, unique style, fits well and overall great item."Ezohn
  • "Fit is perfect, color is awesome, especially if one is a Kansas City Chiefs fan!"Damon L.
  • "Love the Color & Fit!"Timothy B.

Reviews

"The adult xtra small fits like a childs hat not a smaller adult hat. It is not made for an adult and I have tried more then one of the xtra smalls as the small size is very inconsistant and is never the same size one hat to another. I have really tried to like these hats but I am tired of either having a hat that is way bigger then the small measurements they state and the ectra smalls are smaller then the listed size as well the head depth is for childern as it barely fits halfway down the sides of my head. DO NOT GET THESE IF YOU HAVE A SMALLER HEAD."

Snarfle_Bumblefart (1/5)

RED

"I purchased this Cap for multiple reasons, which met all of them. It Looks and Fits Great. I like the background story behind the Cap"

Tim S. (5/5)

Like it

"Red is my favorite color. It fits perfectly and looks great!"

Russell R. (4/5)

A Real Beauty

"Awesome color. Just what the doctor ordered!"

Bruce M. (5/5)

The Jake 2

"I I purchased this cap for my wife. She really loves the bright red colors with a yellow stitching. And is always good quality from Boston Scally."

Michael K. (5/5)

Great color

"Fits well and is a great color. Wish there were more bright colors."

Robert K. (5/5)

Love my hats

"I love my hats get compliments on them all the time have so many people your way ."

Gregory S. (5/5)

"Love it absolutely love it everything is perfect."

William (5/5)

You will love Boston Scally merchandise!

"This summer hat is really cute!"

D B. (5/5)

Tips for Shipping to preserve the hats integrity.

"I absolutely love the hats and I will continue purchasing them. But I ordered three in my last order and they came stuffed in one box. It left impression rings in two of the hats. If individual shipping is out of the question, and I would completely understand if it was. Perhaps slight thick "Boston Scally" tissue paper, placed between each hat. A+ beautiful hats. Love all four of mine that I've gotten so far. Tha would turn this four star review, into a five-star review for me."

Kenny N. (4/5)

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