Original U.S. WWII USAAF Named Officer Winter Crush Visor Cap - FLIGHTER by BANCROFT Hotchkiss MG and unlike most was made

and unlike most was made of several thinner pieces of fabric stitched together at the edges

The decal is still present and retained at about 75%

The armband measures approximately 15" x 4 1/4"

and the GHQ Air Force

Both utilize a large spring for actuation

Original U.S. WWII USAAF Named Officer Winter Crush Visor Cap - FLIGHTER by BANCROFT Hotchkiss MG and unlike most was madeOriginal Item: One of a kind. One of the most iconic pieces of headgear to come out of WWII was the U. S. Crusher Cap, or Fifty Mission Cap. This visor cap, in winter OD green issue color, was made by Bancroft, which is well marked in the crown and sweatband. The cap is roughly size 6 . The outward appearance is worn from honest use, and decades of storage wear. It retains the original iconic "crush" shape. The sweatband is embossed in gold FLIGHTER