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ARTIFACT:
This is a handsome United States Marine Corps officer hat in an olive green with an eagle, globe and anchor insignia on the front and a quatrefoil on top. The liner is in leather with a punched-out pattern and behind that is a mesh band made of wicker. Also inside is a plastic sleeve with a maker's label and a small calling card for Lieutenant Gilbert Small Jr.
VINTAGE:
Circa World War II.
SIZE:
6 7/8.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Wool, patent leather, elasticized cotton hat band, punched leather liner, wicker liner, copper and plated brass, silk ribbon, clear plastic with printed cloth insert.
ATTACHMENT:
Strap with buckle.
MARKINGS:
6 7/8 and S. W. RICE CORP. and GILBERT SMALL, JR. LIEUTENANT UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a United States Marine Corps collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MDJX99 LBHEX8/10 SLBBEX6/16 SCGJX7/16
CONDITION:
7- (Very Fine-): Hat has some small moth nips and the liner is loose.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
