Description
This is a World War II United States Coast Guard officer visor hat belonging to S.L. Loyer. The hat has a beautiful and rare eagle badge in bullion at front center and a patent leather strap and visor. Inside is an original manufacturer's label.
VINTAGE:Circa World War II.
SIZE:No tag: approximately size 7 Ð 7 1/4.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Wicker, punched leather, patent leather, silk ribbon, elastic band, wool embroidered in bullion and silk/cotton threads, plated brass, paper, cellophane.
MARKINGS:S. L. LOYER (stamped three times) and ART CAPS with maker's mark.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a United States Coast Guard collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MEJX08 LAHEX9/10 SAHEX3/11
CONDITION:7 (Very Fine): Hat shows a slight discoloration in spots and some wear, mostly around hatband.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.