Original U.S. WWII Army Air Forces B-2 Gunner and Air Crew Shearling Leather Cap Manufacture Type_New Made Items HRUBY & Co

HRUBY & Co

Thrift O-1284437 was commanding officer of the 163rd Infantry Regiment stationed in World War II and was with the regiment for Papua New Guinea (with arrowhead)

It is nicely marked one one data plate with:

Stock is in great condition with few minor dings from use and age with much original finish remaining

rolled edge

Original U.S. WWII Army Air Forces B-2 Gunner and Air Crew Shearling Leather Cap Manufacture Type_New Made Items HRUBY & CoOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a U. S. WWII Army Air Forces B 2 Shearling Leather Billed Cap. These were designed for cold weather as well as sun protection for the eyes. Period photographs show these being used by Bomber Air Crew and Gunners, as well as members of the ground grew. It used to be very common for Air and Ground crew alike to paint their name underneath the bill, and then turn it upward so that others