Scarce WWII US Army Air Forces Private Purchase Enlisted Man "Crusher" Visor Hat

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.

Circa WWII

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"

Wool felt, leather, silk, gilt brass, vinyl

Leather chin strap with buckle

None.

This is from a USAAF uniform collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay MBJX15 LABEX1/16

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.

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