Original U.S. WWII USAAF Officer Khaki AIRFLOW Crush Cap With Rear Chin Strap - Size 6 7/8 Sterling SMG Serial number 218231B denotes year

Serial number 218231B denotes year of manufacture as 1886

solid brass piece

He was involved in the heavy fighting surrounding the defence of British gun batteries during the Battle of Inkerman

George Adrian

No firing pin or extractor are included

Original U.S. WWII USAAF Officer Khaki AIRFLOW Crush Cap With Rear Chin Strap - Size 6 7/8 Sterling SMG Serial number 218231B denotes yearOriginal Item: One of a kind. This visor cap, in summer Khaki issue color, was made for a Military Store in Texas, as indicated on the crown label. It is in worn but nice condition with the iconic "crush" shape. The sweatband is embossed with AIRFLOW over REG U. S. PAT. OFF., and the underside of the crown appears to be marked Ranger(?) MILITARY STORE WICHITA FALLS TEXAS. The celluloid lining makes the crown markings difficult to read. This peaked cap