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| Weight | 8 oz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 10 × 5 × 1 in |
US Army Officer Airborne Para-Glider Garrison Cap WW2 . HU1305
$80.00
United States Army Officer Airborne Para-Glider Tropical (Khaki) Garrison Cap. 1940s (ww2) era. Blue piping for Infantry. Military laundry number on interior of cap appears to be: D 7781. Military Issue cap. Worn condition.
Additional Notes: The WW2 United States Army Airborne Para-Glider Tropical Garrison Cap was a distinctive piece of headgear worn by soldiers in glider and parachute infantry units. You will see the classic overseas-style cap, often adorned with the combined parachute and glider insignia, and sometimes featuring branch-colored piping (like blue for infantry or red for artillery). These caps were typically made from lightweight tropical worsted wool for warm climates and were worn with pride by members of elite airborne divisions such as the 82nd and 101st Airborne. The insignia evolved during the war, eventually merging parachute and glider symbols into a unified Airborne patch.
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