Item Description
Original Item: Only One Available. This is an attractive example of a Locally Procured Vietnamese-Made Bush Hat (aka “Cowboy” Hat by GIs). These were popular with U.S. and Army Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) Forces all throughout the war. As the United States Military did not issue the now popular “Boonie Hat” until approximately 1967, many U.S. personnel acquired their own through local indigenous Vietnamese Tailor shops, street vendors, etc. The practice of buying Vietnamese-Made items privately for use by U.S. personnel continued to the end of U.S. Involvement in Vietnam.
This particular example appears to have been made from U.S. Parachute material, indicating possible use by an airborne soldier. The interior features a sweatband and crown binding. The cap is roughly a size 7 1/8, and displays beautifully! It appears to have accumulated very little wear from either wear or storage, with oxidation on the fittings.
Ready for display!
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