Great Named 1930s US Marine Corps Aviation Hat
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Great Named 1930s US Marine Corps Aviation Hat

Code: z99mcc90000b


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Product Description

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ARTIFACT: This is a great named United States Marine Corps aviation hat. The hat has a gold and red braided band above the visor, a gold- and silver-plated eagle, globe and anchor at front center and an embroidered quatrefoil on top. Inside is a manufacturer's tag as well as a tag with the owner's name and air station location.

VINTAGE: Circa 1930s.

SIZE: No tag: approximate size 7-1/2.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Muslin, punched leather, patent leather, embroidery tape, embroidered braid, silk ribbon, elastic band, brass, plated brass, paper, cellophane.

ATTACHMENT: N/A.

MARKINGS: HILBORN-HAMBURGER INC. NEW YORK MILITARY EQUIPMENT TO THE TRADE with maker's mark and LT. H.W. HICKS N.A.S LAKE CITY, FLORIDA.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a United States Marine Corps collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VEJJX09 LACEJX9/10 SACEJX5/11

CONDITION: 7 (Very Fine): Hat shows light overall wear with small spots of slight discoloration on top and some light cracking on the visor.

GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.