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ARTIFACT:
Unusual Saigon Country Club novelty Vietnam War Era baseball cap. The red cap features a nicely embroidered front that shows a pair of crossed golf clubs in the center with a grenade on either side and surrounding it reads: "VIETNAM NATIONAL OPEN SAIGON COUNTRY CLUB" in white block embroidered letters. The reverse of the hat reads: "OLD. BALDY" above the adjustable strap. Possibly belonged to an officer of higher rank with the nickname "Old Baldy", the inside shows a nice Vietnam tailor tag (see photo).
VINTAGE:
Circa Vietnam War Era
SIZE:
Approximately 21" circumference (adjusts to be slightly larger or smaller); Ear to Ear 8"; Front to Back: 7 ½"
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Cotton/nylon blend, silk, metal grommets, vinyl, stiffener, cotton/polyester thread
ATTACHMENT:
Adjustable buckle / straps
MARKINGS:
"TAYLOR LUONG PHAN 64 HAL BA TRUNG SAIGON"
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a military police collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MDJX15 LBDEX6/15 SAJJX6/15
CONDITION:
7+ (Very Fine+): Hat shows minor to moderate wear, one side has moderate to heavy sun exposure, some minor separation of the inside silk lining.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
