Original U.S. WWII Named Coast Guard Officer Visor Hat - Lieutenant Junior Grade John L. Smithson Caps & Hats but they are quite hard

but they are quite hard to read due to fading

These are of tubular construction with green hilt and matching green scabbard with integral frog

The 42" barrel still bears the original British Proof marks and maker initials of T

New Made Item: A fabulous full size wooden battle shield complete with thick leather arm loops on reverse side

Serial Number 339

Original U.S. WWII Named Coast Guard Officer Visor Hat - Lieutenant Junior Grade John L. Smithson Caps & Hats but they are quite hardOriginal Item: One of a kind. This fine World War II United States Coast Guard officer visor hat features a fins metal cap badge, patent leather strap and visor. Inside is an original manufacturers label. Construction materials include: Wicker, punched leather, patent leather, silk ribbon, plated brass, paper, cellophane. The cap is named on the interior tag to LTJG John L. Smithson, P. O. Box 261, Ventura, Calif. We have conducted no research on this