Vintage WMATA “Metro” winter trapper hat with the classic embroidered “M metro” patch on the front. This is the kind of niche, local-history piece that tends to appeal to DC transit devotees, railfans, and collectors of workplace/uniform ephemera.

Context / era notes: WMATA (Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority) operates the Washington, DC region’s Metro system (“Metrorail” and “Metrobus”). Metro began building rail in 1969 and opened the first Metrorail segment in 1976, and the “M” mark is a protected Metro identifier used across its system.

Design notes: dark navy shell with black faux-fur trim, a warm quilted interior, and ear flaps with an adjustable chin strap. A practical silhouette with a strong graphic front patch—excellent for winter wear, but equally at home as a display piece in a DC/transit collection.

Usage ideas: cold-weather commuting, skating/sledding, winter walks, themed collections (DC history / transit memorabilia), or a standout accessory for understated workwear.

---

Details
• Item: Winter trapper / ear-flap hat
• Branding: Unbranded; embroidered “M metro” patch
• Size: XL (tagged X-Large)
• Materials: Polyester shell/lining; faux-fur trim
• Country of manufacture: Made in USA (per tag)
• Color: dark navy (near-black) with black trim; red/white patch
• Included: hat only (no original packaging)

Condition: Excellent—minimal wear visible in photos; interior quilting and strap hardware are intact.

Note: This listing describes the item as a vintage, Metro-themed piece. Any rights to the “M” mark belong to WMATA.