Great Named 1930s US Marine Corps Aviation Hat

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.

Circa 1930s.

No tag: approximate size 7-1/2.

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

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.

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

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

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