Original U.S. WWII 8th Army Air Force B-2 Gunner Shearling Leather Cap Rigger Constructed from B-3 Jacket Antique Remingtons very much of the type

very much of the type used by late 18th and early 19th century pirates in the Mediterranean Sea area

who were more established Signal Corps officers and non-pilots

- FRANCIS on the right wing and has the Circle C Cruver Logo and date 3 - 45 on the left wing

overall good metal finish with most proofs still present

Original U.S. WWII 8th Army Air Force B-2 Gunner Shearling Leather Cap Rigger Constructed from B-3 Jacket Antique Remingtons very much of the typeOriginal Item: One Of A Kind. Now this is a fantastic piece of history! This is a nice example of a U. S. WWII Army Air Forces B 2 Shearling Leather Billed Cap with a twist. It was constructed out of the leather from a B 3 bomber jacket! These were designed by riggers for cold weather as well as sun protection for the eyes. Period photographs show these being used by Bomber Gunners, Air Crew and , as well as members of the ground grew. It used to be