Original U.S. WWII US Army Air Forces Officers “The Fortress” Crusher Cap by Berkshire Field Gear and the Regiment earned campaign

and the Regiment earned campaign streamer - KANSAS 1829

Already engaged in war with China

The side of the galvanized steel liner band is marked 66 n

The rifle has an original issue date stamped into the barrel of T

The markings are no longer fully visible but for historical reference they would usually be marked with VOR GEBRAUCH SPRENGKAPSEL EINSETZEN (Before use insert detonator)

Original U.S. WWII US Army Air Forces Officers “The Fortress” Crusher Cap by Berkshire Field Gear and the Regiment earned campaignOriginal Item. Only One Available. This visor cap, in summerweight khaki wool, was made by Berkshire and is marked The Fortress under the sweat shield. Berkshire was a very popular maker of these caps. The size is marked as 7 1 4. The cap is worn but in very nice condition with the iconic "crush" shape. This peaked cap features a gold tone WWII Officers Eagle device (of unknown maker) which is heavily worn over the flexible single layer visor.