Original WWII United States Army Air Force (USAAF) Pilot Officer's Crush Cap Italian police insignia and British Empire insignia

and British Empire insignia

brass with original ribbon and mount pin

Machine woven on heavy cloth

Scarce type

Original WWII United States Army Air Force (USAAF) Pilot Officer's Crush Cap Italian police insignia and British Empire insigniaOriginal WWII U. S. Army Air Force pilot officer's visor cap, commonly referred to as a "crush cap." Made by Kahn Tailoring Co., Indianapolis, a well known wartime uniform contractor. Constructed from khaki wool with a leather visor, leather chinstrap, and band. Features the large gilt eagle insignia emblematic of U. S. Army officers. Interior includes golden lining and diamond shaped tailor label, and celluloid sweat shield. This iconic cap shows