Original U.S. WWII Army Officer Wool Felt Visor Service Cap by Society Brand Headwear - Size 6 7/8 Japanese Military Maps meat grinders

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Most probably a son or Brother of a previous Civil War casualty

Additional marks of interest include inspectors' and proof marks around the breech end of the barrel: a capital A on top

17th Airborne patch on left shoulder

It is also somewhat stretched out and shows wear and staining on the insignia

Original U.S. WWII Army Officer Wool Felt Visor Service Cap by Society Brand Headwear - Size 6 7/8 Japanese Military Maps meat grindersOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a high quality original U. S. WWII Army officer visor service cap manufactured by Society Brand Headwear. The cap is constructed from olive green wool felt with a contrasting OD green band and is fitted with brown finished leather components, including the visor, chin strap, and interior sweatband. It shows heavy service wear, giving it the well used appearance expected of an original piece of wartime uniform