Original Korean War Era U.S. Army & Air Force Officer Summer Khaki Crush Cap dated 1949 - Size 7 U.S. Field Gear as indicated by the shape

as indicated by the shape and the compartment on the lid for the Loading & Stripping tool

and it is in fine working order and condition

will hold 100 30/40 Krag cartridges as well as twelve revolver rounds

pattern was first introduced in 1771 with a revolutionary 39" barrel

Metal finish is a nice aged brown color

Original Korean War Era U.S. Army & Air Force Officer Summer Khaki Crush Cap dated 1949 - Size 7 U.S. Field Gear as indicated by the shapeOriginal Item: Only One Available. This visor cap, in summer Khaki issue color, is an excellent example, with the iconic "crush" shape. It was made a few years after the end of WWII, and is dated 28 JULY 1949 on the Quartermaster label on the inside. The construction is nearly identical to the WWII issue. Shortly after WWII in 1947, the rapidly expanding U. S. Army Air Forces were separated into another branch of the U. S. Military, the U. S. Air