Nice Early WWII US Marine Corps Officer Cap

This is a nice early World War II United States Marine Corps officer hat named to C. J. Anglin. The hat has a patent leather strap and visor, a plated eagle, globe and anchor, and an embroidered quatrefoil on top. Inside is an original manufacturer's label and other markings.

Circa early World War II.

Size 7.

Wool, wicker, leather, patent leather, silk, elastic band, plated brass, paper, cellophane.

1) JOSEPH PANITZ & CO. 426 SO. SPRING ST. LOS ANGELES with maker's mark (twice); 2) 7; 3) CUSTOM PANCRAFT BUILT (twice); MG C.J.A. (twice); 4) C.J. ANGLIN stamped behind hatband; 5) HYGIEATAN A CERTIFIED LEATHER AND ANTISEPTICALLY MADE .

This is from a United States Marine Corps collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MEJX96 LCEJX9/10 SCJJX2/12

7 (Very Fine): Hat is in nice shape and only shows medium wear mostly under visor and on liner.

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