Cap, Garrison, Corps of Engineers, Airborne, Size 6 ⅝

Genuine WWII US Army Other Ranks Garrison Cap, Dark OD 51 wool, featuring the red and white piping of the Corps of Engineers.

Corresponds to size 6 ⅝.

The present cap is adorned with the generic insignia of airborne troops, which was introduced in March 1944 for both paratroopers and glidermen, and remained in service through the end of the war.

Good, worn condition; laundry number B 5796 is visible on the russet leather sweatband.