Original U.S. WWII Army Air Forces B-2 Gunner & Air Crew Shearling Leather Billed Cap Antique Cartridge Firearms the 52nd Field Artillery Battalion

the 52nd Field Artillery Battalion

and below this is serial number ИВ509

with serial # 132116 stamped on the rear of the receiver

82nd Airborne named jacket

however the canvas portion of the cover is completely gone

Original U.S. WWII Army Air Forces B-2 Gunner & Air Crew Shearling Leather Billed Cap Antique Cartridge Firearms the 52nd Field Artillery BattalionOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the 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 crew. 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