USAAF WW2 C1 Survival Sun Hat shorter than the typical peacoat

shorter than the typical peacoat

developed in the late 1970s was the classic waterproof garment across all the British army forces

A another super cool

the famous pinwheel

One of the press studs on the band has come away but is still attached

USAAF WW2 C1 Survival Sun Hat shorter than the typical peacoatOne of the most in demand vintage items, and one of the hardest to find. These awesome hats were issued as part of the C1 survival vest kit toward the end of the war, and this pattern would go on to be used into the 90s. The theory was they could be worn green side out when a pilot had been shot down in enemy territory, and when a rescue chopper approached it could be switched to orange to increase visibility and make it easier for the rescue team to