Original U.S. WWII 1944 Dated Marine Corps Pressed Felt Officer Campaign Hat with EGA - Named Japanese Helmets participated in Operation Attleboro [near

participated in Operation Attleboro [near Tay Ninh]

and the leather is delicate

This is a very nice Luftwaffe Flight Branch EM/NCO peaked visor cap

An American Sailor as a "Prize" or memento of the occasion presumably removed this "Swab Bucket"

Original U.S. WWII 1944 Dated Marine Corps Pressed Felt Officer Campaign Hat with EGA - Named Japanese Helmets participated in Operation Attleboro [nearOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice WWII Issue U. S. Marine Corps Officers Campaign Hat, often called a "Drill Instructor Cover" or Smokey Bear in the USMC Today. However, it wasn't until 1956 that these were made the official head wear of Marine Corps Drill instructors, and during WWII they were worn by various different types of personnel, depending on need and location. This nice medium size of about 56cm, is a WWII issue example