Original U.S. WWII USAAF Officer Summer Khaki Crush Cap by Imperial - Size 7 1/4 Vickers MMG including the writer

including the writer

probably the nickname of the soldier who captured it

The original M7 Fiberglass scabbard is

tactical control was exercised by the High Command of the Armed Forces (OKW)

but it is not unreasonable to think it could have been used by any ranking officer of that time

Original U.S. WWII USAAF Officer Summer Khaki Crush Cap by Imperial - Size 7 1/4 Vickers MMG including the writerOriginal Item: Only One Available. This visor cap, in summer Khaki issue color, is an excellent example, with the iconic "crush" shape. Also of note is that the chinstrap is the style that goes fully around the head with a buckle in the rear, this were a deluxe design and a sign of a top quality hat. The underside of the crown bears a label under a plastic shield, indicating the manufacturer and size: Imperial DELUXE QUALITY IMPERIAL CAP WORKS DENVER