Original U.S. WWII 1944 Dated Marine Corps Pressed Felt Officer Campaign Hat with EGA Category_MG 34 Mounts These examples still have much

These examples still have much original paint

as they were supplied by the French

to avoid any damage to the badge

where he formed a close friendship with both Franklin D

and many of the screws (which only have 16)

Original U.S. WWII 1944 Dated Marine Corps Pressed Felt Officer Campaign Hat with EGA Category_MG 34 Mounts These examples still have muchOriginal 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