WWII US army Officer's hat -
This is a WWII US Army officer's dress hat. Of dark brown wool construction. With a dark brown leather visor. a matching leather chin strap is provided. It is attached to the body of the hat via the use of gold metal buttons. The buttons are identical in design to those used in the jacket but they are smaller in size.

The visor could have been made of flexible or rigid construction. The mid section of the body has an elastic pattern, green wooven section. The quality of this section is better in an officer's hat than other versions.

A metal eagle is placed in the front of the hat. The design consists of a cut-out army eagle. This is the primary distinguishing factor between the officer's hat and the enlisted man hat. The eagles were manufactured by different companies. Some of them stamped their logo in the back of the insignia.

This page is a recognition and identification guide for WWII US hats and helmets. Multiple detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. Descriptions point out clearly defined points that should be noted.

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