U.S. WWII Issue Garrison Cap- Infantry & Paratrooper Size:7.25 (58 cm) the size of a silver

the size of a silver half dollar and of suitable thickness

The nickel plating is 95% and the attachment lug is functional

A further significant expansion drive started in 1933

a heavier belt-fed weapon

U.S. WWII Issue Garrison Cap- Infantry & Paratrooper Size:7.25 (58 cm) the size of a silverNew Made Item: As issued with the service uniform to all troops of the Army and Air Corps. This is a finely constructed wool garrison cap with leather sweatband and blue piping that indicates infantry (including paratroopers). From 1939 onward, this was the standard issue US Army soft cap called the garrison cap, also known as "overseas" or "pisscutter". They were made from the same wool fabric as the Service Coats and wool trousers. Although there