WWII US MILITARY HEADGEAR PRICE GUIDE

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WWII US army Officer's hat -
This is a WWII US Army officer's dress hat. Of dark brown wool construction. With a dark brown leather visor. A matching leather chin strap is provided. It is attached to the body of the hat via the use of gold metal buttons. The buttons are identical in design to those used in the jacket but they are smaller in size. The visor could have been produced rigid or flexible. The example featured here is of rigid type.

A metal eagle is placed in the front of the hat. The design consists of a cut-out army eagle. This is the primary distinguishing factor between the officer's hat and the enlisted man hat. The eagles were produces by several companies during the war. Some of the manufacturers stamped their logos on the back of the eagle.

the inside of the hat has a leather chin strap.

This page is a recognition and identification guide for WWII US hats and helmets. Multiple detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. Descriptions point out clearly defined points that should be noted.

One of the most commonly asked questions is "How much is my WWII US headgear worth?". A price guide is included here to address this question. The value of the hats and helmets is reviewed over a period of several years. A trend can be observed. The present worth of US militaria in the collector's market is illustrated.

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The hat featured here is very interesting because it was theater made. It is well marked so it is easy to find out about its history. Some of the markings are found in stamped in the chin strap. Included are the date (1944), the size 6 7/8, and the "broad arrow" indicating the hat was manufactured in Great Brittain.

A tag is attached to the crown of the hat. It reads as follows:

Manufactured by
Hobson & Sons
(London) Ltd
-SE-
expressly for
Teh United States Forces
in European operations

This US headgear is currently being reproduced. It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because the quality of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of this headgear. Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of the collectible.

If you have an interest is seeing other WWII American military headgear, you can do so by going to our WWII US Military headgear identification guide. Where we cover Army, Navy, Army Air Force and other organizations.

PRICING GUIDE INFORMATION
The value for WWII US headgear and other military antiques and collectibles is provided as a means to educate the collector community and individuals who have a general interest on the field. The following is an estimated value. Prices may vary in every state and every country. This service is provided courtesy of MilitaryItems.com. The source for military antiques and collectibles in the web.

Year	2006	2007	2008	2009	2010	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015
Value	$210.00	$220.00	$235.00	$250.00	$250.00	$	$
Availability	Rare	Rare	Rare	Rare	Rare
Invest Grade	A	A	A	A	A

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