Maciejówka (literally "Maciej's cap") is a type ofheadgear popular in late 19th and early 20th centuryPoland. It is a round, soft cap made of cloth, with a short hardened peak, usually made of black or brown leather, often adorned with a decorative rope or braid. Originally part of traditional folk attire in many regions of Poland, duringWorld War I it became part of military uniform ofRiflemen's Association and thePolish Legions.
After Poland regained her independence in 1918 it was proposed that maciejówkas become standard headgear of thePolish Army. However, it was argued that maciejówka resembles German World War I garrison caps too closely and eventuallyrogatywka was adopted instead.[1]
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