I picked this cap up in a lot of GI equipment at an antique mall about 13 years ago when a dealer was shutting down his booth. Don't worry, I'm not about to toot a horn regarding my bargain SS hat find. I suspect this is an early reenator repro or possibly an old film prop of some sort maybe. I was hoping some one here could pin it down for me.
The hat is constructed similarly to an SS camo hat, but the enormous bill is more the flavor of a tropical field cap. But there are no false turndowns like on the trops. The camo pattern, while similiar to the oakleafs in some regard, is not a match for any shown in Beaver's book. There is a top seam, a front seam and integral sweat band, but no vent grommets. Also, the material is non-reversible. The brown splotches shown in the interior shot are simply bleed through from the darker spots on the exterior. This make up of this hat is 100% cotton across all components and thread. The bill is stiffened with a very heavy burlap or hessian cloth material.
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The hat is constructed similarly to an SS camo hat, but the enormous bill is more the flavor of a tropical field cap. But there are no false turndowns like on the trops. The camo pattern, while similiar to the oakleafs in some regard, is not a match for any shown in Beaver's book. There is a top seam, a front seam and integral sweat band, but no vent grommets. Also, the material is non-reversible. The brown splotches shown in the interior shot are simply bleed through from the darker spots on the exterior. This make up of this hat is 100% cotton across all components and thread. The bill is stiffened with a very heavy burlap or hessian cloth material.
Comments appreciated
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