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ARTIFACT:
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This is a rare World War II US Army 137th Infantry Regiment bevo-weave distinctive insignia on an overseas cap from Normandy. The DI reads VALOR FOR SERVICE.
VINTAGE:Circa World War II.
SIZE:Cap is size 7 ¼ (4-13/16" height and 11-1/2" width).
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Wool gabardine cap with cotton/silk DI and silk inner brim lining.
ATTACHMENT:None.
MARKINGS:H0719 written and 7 ¼ stamped inside band, along with original maker's label from Funk Bros. Hat & Cap Co. of Philadelphia.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a United States Army collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. Ebay VBEX06 LIEX5/10 SIEX9/14
CONDITION:8- (Very Fine-Excellent): Cap is in wonderful shape with little wear.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.