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WWII CRUSHER CAP WW2 officers USAAC USAAF USGI ORIG For Sale
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WWII CRUSHER CAP WW2 officers USAAC USAAF USGI ORIG:
$324.00
Antique original
World War Two
United States Army air corps USAAC U.S. army air forces USAAF
WWII officers / pilots hat
‘ crusher’ cap
Size 7 1/4 ( on the inner label )
marked on the inner crown ‘ FORT MASON EXCHANGE FORT MASON SAN FRANCISCO CALIF ‘
the liner is embossed “ EZ CUSHION “
( this EZ brand liner was exclusively used on crusher hats)
a real ‘ crusher ‘ made with a flexible cloth inner band
And has a ultra thin two ply flexible leather visor
( as soft as a slipper !)
Good , well worn condition
This looks like it was likely worn in actual combat !
typical wear from heavy use
A Real 50 mission crush !
the sweat band is still soft and pliable, but shows sweat stains and has been period hand Restitched to the cap body -
the visor flexible, and shows exhibits signs of period Re stitching along the edges -
There is one very minor , barely noticeable 1/4 inch TEAR on the right side , ( see the photos ) Likely turn from sticking the cap in the pocket of an A2 flight jacket !
the OD green cap body is in fair / good shape , but has worn areas from contact with the brass eagle insignia wing tips
one or two tiny holes above the insignia
the chin strap has slight damage to the right ‘ slider’ ( see the photos )
a well used bomber pilots uniform cap - It’s not perfect , but then again ,.. it’s not $500.00 either !
Don’t pass it up !
Probably purchased directly the fort mason post exchange- during WWII Fort mason served as the embarkation point for millions of U.S. Army troops as they headed off to war in the Pacific —
Against the backdrop of glistening bay waters and the Golden Gate Bridge,
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