Original U.S. WWII Army Air Forces B-2 Gunner & Air Crew Shearling Leather Billed Cap Receiver Top Cover It is dated 1942

It is dated 1942

An outstanding example of an original Vietnam War Airborne M-1C Paratrooper’s Helmet with Mitchell Pattern Reversible Camouflage Cover

The silver trigger guards display a large leaf design over the rear portion of the bottom barrels each of which displays three gold inlaid proof" type marks that appear the Boubon "Fleur De Lis" (lily markings) as used by the French Royalty at that time

Once in a frame it would be hard to notice these defects

There is s silver oblong plaque on the filler hole stating:-

Original U.S. WWII Army Air Forces B-2 Gunner & Air Crew Shearling Leather Billed Cap Receiver Top Cover It is dated 1942Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the U. S. WWII Army Air Forces B 2 Shearling Leather Billed Cap. These were designed for cold weather as well as sun protection for the eyes. Period photographs show these being used by Bomber Air Crew and Gunners, as well as members of the ground crew. It used to be very common for Air and Ground crew alike to paint their name underneath the bill, and then turn it upward so that others