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* A [[w:grenadier|grenadier]] is a {{botignore|soldier}} who specializes in handling grenades and other explosives. Grenadiers were also a common rank in the German army in the [[w:Second World War|Second World War]] and the Patrol Cap was common military headgear for Germany at that time. | * A [[w:grenadier|grenadier]] is a {{botignore|soldier}} who specializes in handling grenades and other explosives. Grenadiers were also a common rank in the German army in the [[w:Second World War|Second World War]] and the Patrol Cap was common military headgear for Germany at that time. | ||
* Also known as a [[w:field cap|field cap]] or patrol cap, it is usually worn by military personnel with work uniforms when a combat helmet is not required. | * Also known as a [[w:field cap|field cap]] or patrol cap, it is usually worn by military personnel with work uniforms when a combat helmet is not required. | ||
| + | **These type caps are often worn under a modern helmet as to allow the combatant wearing it shade. This is a recent change for new helmets have the space for the brim and desert combat has created the need. | ||
* An early concept of the hat, pictured in the gallery below, reveals that it was originally camouflaged and had an orange-and-black skull emblem attached to the front left side. | * An early concept of the hat, pictured in the gallery below, reveals that it was originally camouflaged and had an orange-and-black skull emblem attached to the front left side. | ||
Revision as of 23:04, 22 September 2015
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| Basic Information | |
| Worn by: | Soldier |
| Slot: | Cosmetic |
| Equip region: | Hat |
| Contributed by: | Larolaro |
| Released: | September 30, 2010 Patch (Mann-Conomy Update) |
| Availability: | Drop, Craft, Purchase, Uncrate #9, Uncrate #15, Uncrate (Unusual) or Chemistry Set (Collector's) |
| Tradable: | Yes |
| Giftable: | Yes |
| Craftable: | Yes |
| Paintable: | No |
| Nameable: | Yes |
| Craft No.?: | No |
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| “ | Do you have a deep concerning invincibility complex? Are you crying for a fashion statement that just screams "Oh please shoot me!"? Then just before you go out to get yourself plugged full of lead, make sure you are sporting the Grenadier's Softcap!
— Grenadier's Softcap publicity blurb
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The Grenadier's Softcap, often shortened to just Softcap, is a community-created cosmetic item for the Soldier. It is a worn black GI fatigue cap, complementing the grungy textures used in the 'Tank Buster' pack.
Contents
Item set
See also: Item sets
Main article: Item sets
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Crafting
See also: Crafting
Blueprints
| Refined Metal | Tank Buster weapon | Grenadier's Softcap | ||
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Update history
September 30, 2010 Patch (Mann-Conomy Update)
- The Grenadier's Softcap was added to the game.
- [Undocumented] The Grenadier's Softcap was given its own crafting blueprint.
Trivia
- A grenadier is a soldier who specializes in handling grenades and other explosives. Grenadiers were also a common rank in the German army in the Second World War and the Patrol Cap was common military headgear for Germany at that time.
- Also known as a field cap or patrol cap, it is usually worn by military personnel with work uniforms when a combat helmet is not required.
- These type caps are often worn under a modern helmet as to allow the combatant wearing it shade. This is a recent change for new helmets have the space for the brim and desert combat has created the need.
- An early concept of the hat, pictured in the gallery below, reveals that it was originally camouflaged and had an orange-and-black skull emblem attached to the front left side.
Gallery
Conceptual artwork of the Grenadier's Softcap, Black Box and Battalion's Backup backpack component
Conceptual artwork of the Grenadier's Softcap, Black Box, Battalion's Backup's backpack, bugle and flag components
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