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ARTIFACT:
Scarce WWII US Army Air Forces Private Purchase Enlisted Man "Crusher" Visor Hat. The wool felt, dark olive drab visor cap features a gilt brass hat badge and buttons that feature the Great Seal of the United States. The inside shows a leather headband.
VINTAGE:
Circa WWII
SIZE:
Approximately size 6-7/8 US (measures 21-3/4" or 58 cm/580 mm), Front to back: 9" x 7-3/4" in total length including visor; Forehead to Back: 6-1/2"; Ear to Ear: 7-3/4"
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Wool felt, leather, silk, gilt brass, vinyl
ATTACHMENT:
Leather chin strap with buckle
MARKINGS:
None.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a USAAF uniform collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay MBJX15 LABEX1/16
CONDITION:
7+ (Very Fine+): The visor hat moderate wear, the vinyl lining on inside shows storage wear and separation, the leather is soft, a few very small moth nips to felt.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.