Abstract: A uniform cap having a frame over which is fitted a flexible cover with a hollow tubular grommet to distend the cover includes a removable molded plastic stay upstanding from the front of the frame to maintain the grommet at a fixed elevation and to support a badge or insignia at the front of the cover. The stay includes various connectors for attaching the grommet to the stay depending on the size of the grommet and the height of the cap.

Abstract: A self-aligning snap fastener construction for use in cap constructions including cap frames with removable covers secured thereto, upholstery covers, clothing and the like. The snap fastener is formed of mating male and female elements, one of which may be fixedly secured to one of the two elements to be connected together and the other of which is movably fixed to the other element to be connected together. In the preferred embodiment, an elongated slotted member is connected to an element and the connecting portion of the male snap connector extends through the slot to be received in the female connector. By reason of the slot, the male member is permitted to move to align with the female snap connector when the elements are connected together.