1913 US Marine Corps Dress Hat -
This is a US marine Corps (USMC) dress hat. in very good condition. The main body is made of a light OD wool.
The chin strap is made of Brown leather and it is attached to the main body via the use of metal buttons. Brown
leather visor is present with a dark green inside. The sweatband is made of Brown leather. Two gromets are
used on each side to provide ventilation.
The inside body is made of straw and has a date of 1913 stamped along with the size of the hat. Early EGA is
found in the front.
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