Original U.S. Vietnam War Incountry-Made “Cowboy” Bush Hat Made from US Parachute Material Thompson SMG The feldgrau paint on the

The feldgrau paint on the rest of the helmet is very well retained

Specifications:Blade Length: 7"Blade Style: Drop PointOverall length: 11 ½”Crossguard: 2”Scabbard Length: 8" with Belt Loop

The gallantry displayed must have taken place while in action against an enemy of the United States

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It was far cheaper at the time for the costume and film companies to purchase surplus than it was to fabricate these items

Original U.S. Vietnam War Incountry-Made “Cowboy” Bush Hat Made from US Parachute Material Thompson SMG The feldgrau paint on theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an attractive example of a Locally Procured Vietnamese Made Bush Hat (aka Cowboy Hat by GIs). These were popular with U. S. and Army Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) Forces all throughout the war. As the United States Military did not issue the now popular Boonie Hat until approximately 1967, many U. S. personnel acquired their own through local indigenous Vietnamese Tailor shops, street vendors, etc. The practice