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ARTIFACT:
This is a ball cap for the New York Air National Guard 138th Fighter Squadron, the first post-war Guard unit in the state. The unit originally flew P-47 Thunderbolts, and in 1950 became the first jet-equipped NY group with F-84s, and later, F-86 jets. The 138th was notably involved in the Berlin Crisis. The hat is in green and has a squadron patch above its bill reading 138th and showing a musketeer riding a thunderbolt.
VINTAGE:
Circa 1950s.
SIZE:
Size 7.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Cotton, canvas wrapped cardboard visor, leather liner, painted felt patch.
ATTACHMENT:
N/A.
MARKINGS:
Size 7 label and JOE CHARLES SPORT SHOP ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT SYRACUSE, N.Y. manufacturer's label.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a National Air Guard collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VBEX06 VAFEX12/10 SAFEX5/12
CONDITION:
6- (Fine): Patch on hat is very worn and the leather liner is very fragile and has cracked in some spots; moderate staining under visor.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
