Original U.S. WWII 1944 Dated Marine Corps Pressed Felt Officer Campaign Hat with EGA - Named Category_Snider Rifle Parts show plenty of wear

show plenty of wear

thanks to its protective strength

and is definitely in a delicate condition

photos and paperwork was purchased directly from the veteran and his family

Dating from the early years of the reign of Louis XIV

Original U.S. WWII 1944 Dated Marine Corps Pressed Felt Officer Campaign Hat with EGA - Named Category_Snider Rifle Parts show plenty of wearOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice WWII Issue U. S. Marine Corps Officers Campaign Hat, often called a "Drill Instructor Cover" or Smokey Bear in the USMC Today. However, it wasn't until 1956 that these were made the official head wear of Marine Corps Drill instructors, and during WWII they were worn by various different types of personnel, depending on need and location. This nice medium size of about 56cm, is a WWII issue example