I found this cap on Ebay listed as a 1976 Mets Pillbox cap.
Before I even looked at the button or the tags, the logo didn't look correct.
The button is the key to identifying a true 1976 pillbox cap from the retail versions that New Era made in the early 80's.
The 1976 caps have a smaller button when compared to 80's retail versions.
Not only does this cap have the 80's larger button but it is also the wrong color!
The Mets 1976 pillbox has a blue button.
A 1976 cap will not have the batterman logo on the inside.
Uh oh.....strike two for this cap.
Does the seller know that this is not a 1976 cap?
I would say that he or she does not.
I believe that they would not list a picture of the tag if they did.
But it is far too easy for a seller to remove the tag to deceive a buyer.
Always look at the button!!
Also the foam inside is a dead giveaway. The earlier ones/better ones have a nylon mesh inner lining to structure the cap. Later versions have the foam.
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