Army practice suggested soaking the covers to keep canteens cool during hot weather
Used to hold rifle ammunition and hang other field equipment in conjunction with suspenders
These trousers feature double welt back and watch pockets and slit hip pockets
Custom woven domestically (USA) 100% cotton herringbone twill woven to match WWII era USMC specs (Not army specs)
custom made large flange grommets along the bottom
Hat, White, Navy. CLOSEOUT sold as-is. All sales final Size:8 1/4 Army practice suggested soaking theCLOSEOUT sold as is. All sales final. Previous batch. May need a wash. The Hat, Service (White) or Dixie Cup hat, the symbol of the American Navy sailor, has centuries of tradition. In 1852, the white cover was a companion to the soft visor less blue hat. In 1866, regulations permitted a white straw hat for summer wear. During the 1880s, the white sailor hat appeared as a low rolled brim, high domed item made of wedge shaped pieces of canvas instead