World War II - Korean War Officer's Doe Skin Visor WWII Service Hat WW2 Cap

Description

In 1926 the United States Army adopted a new service hat to go with the new M1926 uniform. This hat resembled that which was worn during the First World War, and featured a body made of olive drab wool, a russet visor and chinstrap, and a gilt officers emblem. Unlike the enlisted model which was not authorized after 1941, the officers model continued to be worn throughout the war.
Wonderful example of the World War II - Korean War era officer's visor hat. The example featured here is of a fine doe skin quality wool, and is complete with a nice quality officers eagle on the front of the hat - which is unmarked. The stiffener that forms the circular crown of the hat is a hollow tube of rayon material. The plastic shield in the crown has made it difficult to see the manufacturer of the hat, whose company logo is somewhat visible.
The hat remains in very good condition, showing signs of age, use, and wear. The wool shows minor moth nips, but nothing at all serious. Leather remains in good condition, showing signs of age and wear. Please see the pictures for more detail.
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