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PAGE 13 ............. Updated: 01 MARCH 2024 ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED ORIGINAL UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED |
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13blg04b | BELGIAN BLACK BERET. Fully lined black wool beret with leather sweatband & 2 side eyelets. Stamped 1974 & 57. SIZE 57 = 7 | Mint- | $ 9.00 |
| - - - BOPHUTHATSWANA - - - (Former Homeland within South Africa) | ||||
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13bop/fc59 | BOPHUTHATSWANA POLICE 1st PATT CAMO FLAP CAP. Same camo pattern as SAP 2nd pattern camo BUT much different colours and background. 100% cotton (?). Double layer. (Lined in same material) Flexible "board" type visor. Snap-up back flap with KANE-M marked 10mm brown snaps. Elastic stitched between the layers at the back of the cap under/behind flap. No labels, tags or stamps. FITS SIZE 7¼ - 7⅜ = 58-60cm = 22¾" - 23⅝". | Mint- | SOLD |
| - - -FRANCE & FOREIGN LEGION HEADGEAR - - - | ||||
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kpi13lt45/2 | FRENCH FOREIGN LEGION KEPI. Model 1945. 1st LIEUTENANT. 2eme R.E.I./2eme R.E.P.. BEL-ABBES. Vintage Kepi. Circa 1950's? Black wool body with red wool top. Patent leather visor. Lined in once gold? rayon type material. Natural leather sweatband. (still supple. not hard or cracked) Gilded quatrefoil & top details + 2x gilded rank bands around tope edge. Gilded chinstrap. Brass, split-pin back officer's 10mm side buttons. Direct embroidered bullion wire front grenade with the number 2 in the body. Stamped/impressed into the sweatband is Maison Camille Andre Bd de la Republique BEL-ABBES MEASUREMENTS: Inside circumference = 56cm = 22" = Size 6 ⅞. KEPI BODY HEIGHT (at side) = 115mm (4 ⅛"). [REFER: La Legion Etrangere en Indochine 1946-1956 (Guyader) PAGE 133 OR La Legion Etrangere en Algerie 1954-1962 (Guyader) PAGE 132] NOTE: Plenty of staining & age discoloration to the lining. Quatrefoil & ranks, grenade etc are all oxidized. Chinstrap is oxidized/tarnished with 12+ spots of corrosion-looking tarnish. Side buttons are dark with tarnish. Visor has a ¾" wrinkle/divot near centre + wrinkling on right side + damage to rim on right side. | Good/ | $295.00 |
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13kpi/kh56/1 | FRENCH FOREIGN LEGION KHAKI KEPI. Khaki cotton. Black leather chinstrap & visor. Gilt Legion Etrangere side buttons. Brown leather sweatband. Lined in khaki nylon with clear plastic top insert. CHOLET MARSEILLES 56 stamp inside top. SIZE 56 =6 1/8=. A few marks & damage/melt marks to the visor from years of storage (can be remedied with shoe polish). Otherwise ....... | Mint- | $ 32.00 |
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13rf/chn01i3 | KEPI CHIN STRAP. INFANTRY. NCO. Gold "ribbon" type. Ends appear to have been cut down. No holes for buttons.. MEASURES 13 ¼" (34cm) tip to tip. NOTE: There are a few minor "wrinkles" in the chinstrap, but not serious. Overall.... | Exc | $ 12.00 |
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13cal4rei53 | FRANCE. FOREIGN LEGION SIDE CAP. 4th INFANTRY REGIMENT. M46 wool side cap. Legion green sides & red top. Black cotton sweatband. Very nice PIERRE HUARD & Cie 53 contractor's stamp on sweatband. No other stamps or labels. SIZE 53cm = Size 6 ¾ = 21½" inside circumference. Complete with 4th Infantry Regiment "Flamme" badge with single screwpost & original matching nut.. (Hashmarked reverse stamped DRAGO PARIS. Nut also stamped DRAGO PARIS.) [REFER: Gazette des Uniformes. No.7, PAGE 11 or La Legion Etrangere en Indochine 1946-1956 (Guyader) PAGES 138 & 139.] NOTE: 5mm brown spot on upper right back. Otherwise.... | Mint- | $ 45.00 |
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13cal50rec55 | FRANCE. FOREIGN LEGION SIDE CAP. CAVALRY. M46 wool side cap. Legion green sides & red top with dark blue piping. Black cotton sweatband. Nice S.E.M.A. ---1950 contractor's stamp & size 55 stamp on sweatband. (Date could be 1958 or 1959 -hard to tell) 55cm = Size 6 ¾ = 21½" inside circumference. [REFER: Gazette des Uniformes. No.7, PAGE 11 or La Legion Etrangere en Indochine 1946-1956 (Guyader) PAGES 138 & 139.] NOTE: 1 small hole in left front where screwpost flame badge once was but NO BADGE. (See page 10) Otherwise.... | Mint- | $ 35.00 |
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om325/c3/a | FRANCE/FOREIGN LEGION SIDE CAP. World War 1. Modele 1918. Reproduction, custom made from vintage French 1950's wool with Brown cotton sweatband. Overlocked edges. No Labels or markings. SIZE: 7 5/8 (62cm) | Mint- | $ 10.00 |
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om325/g2/L | FOREIGN LEGION SIDE CAP. World War 1. Modele 1918. Reproduction, custom made from vintage French 1950's wool with Brown cotton sweatband. Overlocked edges. No Labels or markings. Complete with green, wool felt Legion badge. (NOTE: Badge is permanently attached to cap & cannot be removed.) SIZE 7 5/8 (62cm) | Mint- | $ 15.00 |
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13cal/un01 | SIDE CAP.. Unknown period. Unkown origins. Greenish/Brown lighter weight wool. Satin? lined, Leather sweatband. Tiny size tag remnants only. FITS SIZE 57 = 7. NOTE: Many moth bites. | Good/Fair | $ 8.00 |
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13m44ta58 | FRANCE. SIDE CAP. MODELE 1944. INFANTRY "ALL ARMES". Greenish/Brown Battle Dress type wool. Khaki Cotton sweatband. M.C.L. LIMOGES & 58 stamped on sweatband. Manufacturers paper size 58 tag adhered to sweatband. SIZE 58 = 7 ⅛. INSIDE CIRCUMFERENCE MEASURES 23½". | Mint- | $ 15.00 |
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13m44ta57 | SIDE CAP. MODELE 1944 (?). Greenish/Brown wool. Cotton sweatband. No stamps or labels inside. FITS SIZE 57 = 7. NOTE: Some moth bites & 2 small moth holes. Otherwise..... | vvg | $ 15.00 |
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m312d4a8b | FRENCH LIGHT INFANTRY/DISCPLINARY TROOPS SIDE CAP. M46 wool side cap. Violet/purple. Size 56 & Paris makers stamps. SIZE 6 7/8 | Mint- | $ 12.00 |
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pf14pg42hv53 | FOREIGN LEGION BERET. MODEL 1953. Large Crown, 1 piece. Dark green wool beret fully lined with diamond stitched, padded/quilted "satin" lining. Black leather sweatband with cotton ties at the back. 2 grey metal eyelets on pull down side (with leather reinforcing rings behind) Leather reinforcing patch behind badge area. ETAB. HENRI VEYRIER French Army contractor's label. + EULAN PRESERVE des MITES label. (Moth Proof) LABELED SIZE 58 = 7 ⅛ = 22¾" circumference. NO BADGE but three holes in badge area where there was once a badge. [REFER: La Legion Etrangere en Algerie 1954-1962 (Guyader) PAGES 88 & 229. or Les Paras Francais Algerie 1954-1962 (Pivetta & Adam) PAGE 56. or GAZETTE des UNIFORMES #14; Les Troupes Aeroportees Francaises. PAGES 42 & 43] NOTE: Faint discoloration/fade/dust stripe along rim edge on right side. The sweatband has light areas (from wear/use?) and is not uniformly shiny. No moth bites or holes found. | Mint- | $ 95.00 |
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pf14pg42hv53 | FOREIGN LEGION BERET. MODEL 1953. Large Crown, 1 piece. Light Legion Green wool beret fully lined with diamond stitched, padded/quilted "satin" lining. Black leather sweatband with RED cotton ties at the back. 2 grey metal eyelets on pull down side (with leather reinforcing rings behind) Leather reinforcing patch behind badge area. 1964 PEBEO NAY French Army contractor's label. Label also reads pointure Antimite Mitin. (Moth Proofed) LABELED SIZE 58 = 7 ⅛ = 22¾" circumference. NO BADGE but two holes in badge area where there was once a badge. [REFER: La Legion Etrangere en Algerie 1954-1962 (Guyader) PAGES 88 & 229. or Les Paras Francais Algerie 1954-1962 (Pivetta & Adam) PAGE 56. or GAZETTE des UNIFORMES #14; Les Troupes Aeroportees Francaises. PAGES 42 & 43] NOTE: No moth bites or holes found. The sweatband is mostly still shiny & minty with 1 small scuff on right front. Minor storage/pressure marks on the right (badge) side. Otherwise..... | Mint- | $ 95.00 |
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om300h86/55 | FOREIGN LEGION BERET. GOVERNMENT ISSUE. 1986. (No Badge) Dark Legion green wool. Government Issue. Fully lined in black cotton, ribbed, cotton(?) sweatband. Factory stitched leather reinforcing strip behind badge area. 2 factory cut beret badge holes in beret & leather strip. (Holes are 40mm apart) F.T.A. SIMON LABRUGUIERE 1986 POINTURE" label stitched to lining. Labelled size 55. SIZE 55cm = 6¾. INSIDE CIRCUMFERENCE MEASURES 21". | Mint- | $ 20.00 |
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13lpn58 | FOREIGN LEGION BERET. Legion Green wool beret with leather sweatband, leather badge backing flap & nylon ties at the back. Top lined in blue "satin". Complete with LEGIO PATRIA NOSTRA Label. Leather flap stamped 58. METRIC SIZE 58 = 7⅛ INSIDE CIRCUMFERENCE MEASURES 22 ½" | Mint | $ 35.00 |
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w32/100p/sc57 | FOREIGN LEGION BERET. 100% Legion green wool beret, top lined in black nylon/saten. Leather sweatband. Cotton string ties at the back. 2 black metal side eyelets with leather reinforcing rings. Black leather flap with factory badge holes behind badge area.(above right eye) Complete with bevo woven French maker's label SPECIAL COMMANDO PURE LAINE factory stitched to the lining. No size labels or stamps. FITS SIZE 57cm = 7 (inside circumference measures 22½"). [REFER: Gazette des Uniformes #7 LE 1945 a nos jours PAGE 64 or OSPREY MAA #300 PLATE H4] Slightly used with some small snags in the lining but...... | Exc | $ 30.00 |
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om300e3a2/rec | SAHARIEN KHAKI BERET. FOREIGN LEGION CAVALRY. Khaki COTTON beret, 3 piece construction. Natural leather sweatband & reinforcing patch behind badge area. Diamond stitched, tan "satin" lining with thin padding. 2x sand colour eyelets on left side. FOUCAULT & Cie LE MANS manufacturers stamp on lining & 16 3 70 oval government date stamp. 55 & 58 sizes stamped on lining. Complete WITH Grey metal LEGION CAVALRY Beret Badge. (BERAUDY-VAURE AMBERT (P. DE. D) *19*) FITS SIZE 56 = 6⅞. INSIDE CIRCUMFERENCE MEASURES: 22". | Mint- | $ 50.00 |
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oe16e3a | FRENCH HELMET COVER. "SALAD". F1/F2. For F-1/F-2 helmet. Rubberised, reversible green to brown camo net. Complete with drawcord & clips that hook to helmet rim. Still in the original issue clear plastic package (opened) Instructions in French printed on front of package. Also fits on the Mle51 steel helmets. | Mint- | $ 15.00 |
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om300h1a/b | HELMET COVER. DESERT CAMO. F1/F2. For F-1/2 STEEL "para" Helmet. As used in Gulf war. 4 section type. Drawcord hem. Overlocked inside seams. No labels. BOTTOM HEM CIRCUMFERENCE=35½" (90cm). NOTE: Looks as if the bottom, drawcord hem seam has been restitched. Otherwise.... | Exc | $ 15.00 |
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om300h3a | HELMET COVER. CENTRAL EUROPE CAMO. SPECTRE. For the obsolete Spectre Kevlar Helmet. (Fritz type) French Central Europe Camouflage. Made from the same cotton material as uniforms. Overlocked inside seams. Overlock stiched to rubber rim band. 1993 mafca CHATEAUDUN French contractor's label. Not sure if these were "one size fits all". RIM BAND CIRCUMFERENCE=77mm (30¼") NOTE: A number of 1-2mm knicks & snags. Light wear visible on seams. PEN hand written in ball point ink near rim band (5mm X 15mm) Otherwise..... | vg | $ 20.00 |
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13mle51/bd | HELMET RIM BAND. RUBBER. Mle51. Tyre tube rubber rim band. Tightly fits the Modele 51 Helmet. (as shown). 16" dia 410mm) (unstretched) 2 1/2" (65mm) High. (REFER: Osprey Elite No. 6. PLATES G1, G2 & I3). | Mint- | $ 5.00 |
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big13fr/c1 | SWALLOWTAIL CAP. (Casquette Bigeard) LIZARD CAMO. (TYPE C-1 PATTERN). Tailor/custom made from original, older version of the m47 "Lizard" camouflage material. Raw inside seams. Lt. Green & khaki thread. Flap is double layer camo material. Visor is multi-layer with 7 rows of stitching. Sweatband is part camo material but mostly khaki cotton. No stamps, tags or labels. FITS SIZE 55cm. Sweatband Circumference measures ± 22½". NOTE: There is a 10mm (⅛") snag hole in the top & brown soiling/stain areas on left side. | vg | $ 45.00 |
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big13fr/f1/56m |
SWALLOWTAIL CAP. (Casquette Bigeard) LIZARD CAMO. (LASSUS F-1 PATTERN). Factory made. Cotton H.B.T. material. Raw inside top seams. Stamped FUNCANIT & Cie LE MANS 56 inside. 56cm = SIZE 6 ⅞ = ± 22" inside circumference. (REFER: MILITARIA MAGAZINE: Les Paras Francais 1945-62. Part VI & Part V or GAZETTES des UNIFORMES: Les Troupes Aeroportees Francais 1945/80, Pages 45 & 27. |
Mint- | $ 55.00 |
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rf13cdb/cam2 | CHAPEAU de BRUSSE. CUSTOM CAMO PAINTED. Original 1950's French Army Khaki "chapeau" Bush Hat. Donated to Israel & used by commandos in the 1960's. Heavy duty khaki cotton with wide brim. Chin strap with adjuster loop. Snap-up right side. No visible French army, manufacturer or size stamps. Faint Israeli D.F. נ stamp inside. SIZE 57 = 7. INSIDE CIRCUMFERENCE MEASURES: 22 ¾". Slightly faded/washed out. NOTE: Some wear areas around on brim trim. Indecipherable blue ball pen writing inside top. CUSTOM CAMO SPRAY PAINTED pattern is not vintage. | vg/vvg | $ 60.00 |
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rf13cdb19i56/1 | CHAPEAU de BRUSSE. KHAKI. I.D.F. RE-ISSUE. Original 1950's French "chapeau" bush hat donated to Israel & used by commandos in the 1960's. Heavy duty khaki cotton with wide brim. Chin strap with adjuster loop. Snap-up right side. Original French manufacturer's stamp DUVOIR LE MANS & size 56 stamps inside. (no discernable size stamp) Israeli D.F. ﬠ.ה ל. stamp on back brim & IDF נ stamp inside. Can be shaped/moulded into various styles. Recently hand-washed & blocked to correct size. SIZE 56 = 6 7/8. INSIDE CIRCUMFERENCE MEASURES: 22". Slightly faded/washed out. NOTE: 5mm spot/stain on right side above snap. Hebrew lettering & Arabic numerals written in blue ball pen on inside sweatband. Used but not abused....... | vg/vvg | $ 55.00 |
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rf13cdb19i57/3 | CHAPEAU de BRUSSE. KHAKI. I.D.F. RE-ISSUE. Original 1950's French "chapeau" bush hat donated to Israel & used by commandos in the 1960's. Heavy duty khaki cotton with wide brim. Chin strap with adjuster loop. Snap-up right side. Indecipherable original French army stamps. Oval date stamp, SEMA COURBEVOIE & & size 57 stamps all nearly washed out. Israeli D.F. ﬠ.ה ל. stamp on back brim & IDF נ stamp inside. Can be shaped/moulded into various styles. Recently hand-washed & blocked to correct size. SIZE 57 = 7. INSIDE CIRCUMFERENCE MEASURES: 22 ¾". Slightly faded/washed out. Used but not abused....... | vg/vvg | $ 55.00 |
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rf13cdb19i58/1 | CHAPEAU de BRUSSE. KHAKI. I.D.F. RE-ISSUE. Original 1950's French "chapeau" bush hat donated to Israel & used by commandos in the 1960's. Heavy duty khaki cotton with wide brim. Chin strap with adjuster loop. Snap-up right side. Faint original French manufacturer's stamp DUVOIR LE MANS inside but no discernable size stamp. Prominent Israeli D.F. ﬠ.ה ל. stamp on back brim & IDF נ stamp inside. Can be shaped/moulded into various styles. Recently hand-washed & blocked to correct size. SIZE 58 = 7 1/8. INSIDE CIRCUMFERENCE MEASURES: 22 ¾". NOTE: Faint blue ball pen Hebrew lettering on front brim. Slightly faded/washed out. Used but not abused....... | vg/vvg | $ 55.00 |
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rf13cdb19i58/3 | CHAPEAU de BRUSSE. KHAKI. I.D.F. RE-ISSUE. Original 1950's French "chapeau" bush hat donated to Israel & used by commandos in the 1960's. Heavy duty khaki cotton with wide brim. Chin strap with adjuster loop. Snap-up right side. Faint original French manufacturer's stamp S.O.G.E.C.O. NANTES & 2x size 58 stamps inside. Faint Israeli D.F. ﬠ.ה ל. stamp on back brim & IDF נ stamp inside. Can be shaped/moulded into various styles. Recently hand-washed & blocked to correct size. SIZE 58 = 7 1/8. INSIDE CIRCUMFERENCE MEASURES: 22 ¾". Slightly faded/washed out. Used but not abused....... | vg/vvg | $ 55.00 |
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rf13cdb19i58/4 | CHAPEAU de BRUSSE. KHAKI. I.D.F. RE-ISSUE. Original 1950's French "chapeau" bush hat donated to Israel & used by commandos in the 1960's. Heavy duty khaki cotton with wide brim. Chin strap with adjuster loop. Snap-up right side. Original French manufacturer's stamp DUVOIR LE MANS & size 58 stamps inside. Faint Israeli D.F. ﬠ.ה ל. stamp on back brim & IDF נ Israeli stamp inside. Can be shaped/moulded into various styles. Recently hand-washed & blocked to correct size. SIZE 58 = 7 1/8. INSIDE CIRCUMFERENCE MEASURES: 22 ¾". Slightly faded/washed out. NOTE: Very faint 5mm black "smudge" on right front visor. Used but not abused....... | vg/vvg | $ 55.00 |
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rhsas/p88cw | RHODESIA. S.A.S. BERET. MALAYAN SCOUTS. 1950s. Sand colour wool beret. Dark tan/brown leather sweatband. Dark tan/brown painted eyelets with Dark tan/brown leather reinforcing handstitched behind eyelets. Dark tan/brown leather strips machine stitched behind badge area. Fully lined with 2 piece dark tan/sand colour "satin". Chain stitching in lining app. 1" above sweatband. Diamond stitched pattern on lining top with white diamond printing and J. COMPTON, SONS, & WEB, Ltd printed markings. (NOTE that the t&d of Ltd are AWOL) PRINTED SIZE 7 1/8 (7 1/8 = 58cm). ...........REFERENCE: see SAS RHODESIA Page 88 & 66. Came out of Rhodesia in the early 1980s with other SAS berets and has been in a private collection since. A few minor signs of storage marks on but no moth bites or damage. | Mint- | $250.00 |
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51sa/strp01 | SOUTH AFRICA INFANTRY HELMET CHINSTRAP. P.70 webbing & green painted buckle. SA made but also fits the French Mle 51 OTAN steel helmet. Overall length: 46cm (18") | Mint | $ 12.00 |
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cvr/n/p2/Lm1 | NUTRIA HELMET COVER. PARATROOP HELMET. TYPE 2. Poly/cotton blend material. Complete with fold-down front visor with velcro®, brown nylon scrim band & draw-cord hem. 2x factory made zig-zag stitched holes in side edges for chinstrap to pass through. Red on white SIZE M tag stitched inside hem. Fits the size LARGE Paratroops Kevlar® helmet. COVER ONLY-NO HELMET...... NOTE: 5mm black spot on front, otherwise.... | Mint- | $ 35.00 |
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cvr/n/p2/Me1 | NUTRIA HELMET COVER. PARATROOP HELMET. TYPE 2. Poly/cotton blend material. Complete with fold-down front visor with velcro®, brown nylon scrim band & draw-cord hem. 2x factory made zig-zag stitched holes in side edges for chinstrap to pass through. Black on white SIZE M tag stitched inside hem. Fits the size MEDIUM Paratroops Kevlar® helmet. COVER ONLY-NO HELMET...... | Exc | $ 35.00 |
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cvr/n/i4/Sm1 | NUTRIA HELMET COVER. INFANTRY. TYPE 4. Poly/cotton blend material. brown nylon scrim band & draw-cord hem. No fold-down visor -AS MADE. Red on white SIZE S tag stitched inside hem. Fits the size SMALL Infantry Kevlar® helmet. (Will also fit a size medium helmet) COVER ONLY-NO HELMET. | Mint- | $ 25.00 |
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cvr/n/i4/Mv1 | NUTRIA HELMET COVER. INFANTRY. TYPE 4. Poly/cotton blend material. brown nylon scrim band & draw-cord hem. No fold-down visor -AS MADE. Red on white SIZE M tag stitched inside hem. Fits the size MEDIUM Infantry Kevlar® helmet. COVER ONLY-NO HELMET. NOTE: 5 or 6 small knicks/snags in top. 3mmm holes in bottom right edge. Otherwise........... | vvg+ | $ 20.00 |
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87sa/strp01b | SOUTH AFRICA KEVLAR HELMET CHINSTRAP. INFANTRY. (For the SADF M87 Kevlar Helmet) 3 point chinstrap. 2 piece, Brown 1/2" webbing with black metal end tips, black plastic side adjuster buckle & unique Q.R. main buckle. Leather chin insert & leather patch behind QR buckle. NOTE: CENTRE PART of MAIN Q.R. BUCKLE is BROKEN & buckle does not stay clipped together. 1 metal tip on 1 strap is a replacement. Otherwise....... | vvg | $ 25.00 |
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oe22h5a/9s | 1 PARACHUTE BN. BERET. TYPE 1. Wool Plum/Burgundy beret, unlined. Psuedo Leather sweatband, black nylon ties at the back. "Leather" protector behind badge area. Large SAPHI PRETORIA label permanently adhered to inside top. Black print on white size label. Complete with all cotton embroidered 1st type 1 Para Bn beret badge. SIZE.... 59cm = 7 1/4. 1 ONLY | Mint | $ 35.00 |
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oe47a3/n53f | SPECIAL FORCES/AIRBORNE BERET. Wool "Plum" colour beret worn by Special Forces & Paras. Fully lined in black nylon. Ribbed, nylon sweatband. Leather badge flap behind badge area. NATAL BERET 1996 Label. Labelled SIZE 53 but actually fits SIZE 57 = 7 = 22 ½" . NOTE: STAINING from "chemical" spill. Beret has been washed and whatever was spilled on it has not put holes in the beret. | fair | $ 12.00 |
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13sasf/59a | SPECIAL FORCES BERET. SASF BRIGADE. Wool Plum/Burgundy beret, unlined. Psuedo Leather sweatband, black nylon ties at the back. "Leather" protector behind badge area. Large SAPHI PRETORIA label permanently adhered to inside top. Black print on white size label. Complete with Silver & Gold fine wire embroidered SASF Bde beret badge with overlocked edge...... SIZE: 59cm = 7 1/4 1 ONLY | Mint | $ 35.00 |
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13sf32cp23a | SPECIAL FORCES 32bn 1st PATTERN CAMOUFLAGE FIELD/BUSH CAP. SASF made Recce camo. Low profile. Poly/cotton blend material. Factory made. Single layer. Overlocked inside seams. 32 1st patt. camo material sweatband. Soft, flexible multi-layer material visor with 5 rows of stitching. Stitched inside at the rear of the sweatband is the original Recce copy black print on white PAPER TAG: A B TYPE A SIZE XS & next to it is a black print on white nylon SIZE XS tag. Inside the top is a price tag type sticker with the size XS hand written. INSIDE CIRCUMFERENCE measures 54cm (21¼") = 6⅝. NOTE: Crease in the paper tag & Visor might be a little dusty but...... | Mint- | SOLD |
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13sf32cp23b | SPECIAL FORCES 32bn 1st PATTERN CAMOUFLAGE FIELD/BUSH CAP. SASF made Recce camo. Low profile. Poly/cotton blend material. Factory made. Single layer. Overlocked inside seams. 32 1st patt. camo material sweatband. Soft, flexible multi-layer material visor with 5 rows of stitching. NO TAGS, LABELS OR STAMPS found. FITS SIZE: 54cm = 6⅝. 21¼" inside circumference. | Mint- | $ 65.00 |
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13sfEG/ab/xs | SPECIAL FORCES "RECCES" EAST GERMAN CAMOUFLAGE FIELD/BUSH CAP. Falling Rain camo pattern printed on greenish-grey poly/cotton material. (Camo pattern printed on BOTH sides of material.) Factory made. Single layer. Overlocked inside seams. Recce East German camo material sweatband. Soft, flexible multi-layer material visor with 6 rows of stitching. Stitched inside onto the rear of the sweatband is the original Recce copy black print on white PAPER TAG: A B TYPE D & next to it is a black print on white nylon SIZE XS tag. Inside the top is a price tag type sticker with the size S XS hand written. NO other Labels, stamps or tags. FITS SIZE 55cm = 6¾ = 21½" inside circumference. NOTE: There is a 1" x ⅛" goop mark on the top front. Otherwise..... | Mint- | $ 75.00 |
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bg13sfEG2 | SPECIAL FORCES "RECCES" EAST GERMAN CAMO SWALLOWTAIL CAP. Recce copy East German falling rain camo variation. Light green background. Camo pattern printed on ONE side. Custom Made. Tan sweatband with elastic in sides. Zig-zag stitched inside top seams. FITS SIZE 59 (7 1/4). NOTE: This camo is one of the variations made and used by SASF. The colour is different from both the original East German and the more common "grey" SASF copy which was printed on both sides. | Mint- | $ 45.00 |
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bg13saEG57 | SPECIAL FORCES "RECCES" EAST GERMAN CAMO SWALLOWTAIL CAP. Recce copy East German falling rain camo. Factory Made. Poly/Cotton blend material. Greenish-Grey background. Camo printed on BOTH sides. Recce East German camo material sweatband. Raw inside top seams. Elastic stitched between sweatband at each side. NO Labels, stamps or tags. FITS SIZE 57cm = 7 = 22½". Inside circumference. | Mint | SOLD |
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13sasfEY23 | SPECIAL FORCES EGYPTIAN VERTICAL LIZARD CAMO CAP. Factory made. SASF made Recce copy camo. Poly/cotton blend material. Factory made. Similar style as a flap cap but lower profile & made without flap. Lined in white muslin type cotton. Soft, flexible multi-layer material visor with 6 rows of stitching. Stitched inside the lining seam at the rear of the sweatband is a black print on white nylon M size tag. NO other Labels, stamps or tags. INSIDE CIRCUMFERENCE measures 55cm (21½") = 6¾. NOTE: the two small holes in the top of the lining, otherwise.... | Mint- | $ 75.00 |
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13sfFR/fc1a | SPECIAL FORCES "RECCES" FRENCH CAMOUFLAGE FLAP CAP. Type 1a. SASF made Recce French copy camo. 100% cotton HBT material. Factory made. Double layer. Lined in lightweight, grey-green nylon material. Soft, flexible multi-layer material visor with 9 rows of stitching. Snap-up rear neck flap with 2 pair (4 sets) of * NEWEY * ENGLAND marked 8mm blackened (Brass?) snaps. 9mm X 6mm black print on white cotton M size tag stitched into rear seam of lining. NO other labels, stamps or tags. FITS SIZE 56cm = 6⅞ = 22" inside circumference. | Mint- | $ 75.00 |
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bg13sfLB24 | SPECIAL FORCES LEBANESE BLUE CAMOUFLAGE SWALLOWTAIL CAP. SASF made Recce copy Lebanese Blue camo. Poly/cotton material. Factory made. Single layer body. Raw inside top seams. Matching camo material sweatband. Elastic stitched between sweatband at each side. Factory made but no labels or stamps. NO Labels, stamps or tags. FITS SIZE 57cm = 7 = 22½". Inside circumference. | Mint- | SOLD |
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bg13sfPKms | SPECIAL FORCES PORTUGUESE CAMO SWALLOWTAIL CAP. SASF made Recce copy Portuguese camo. Custom made. Single layer body & top. Zig-Zag stitched inside top seams. Double layer rear flap. Soft, flexible multi-layer material visor with 5 rows of stitching. Light Tan HBT sweatband. Weak elastic in sides under sweatband. NO Labels, stamps or tags. FITS SIZE 56cm = 6⅞ = 22" inside circumference. NOTE: MS written in marking pen on inside sweatband. Otherwise...... | Mint- | SOLD |
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13sf/TZ/fc1 | SPECIAL FORCES TANZANIAN DPM CAMO FLAP CAP. SASF made Recce copy camo in lightweight Tanzanian material. Factory made. Double layer. Lined in lightweight grey-ish khaki poly/cotton(?) material. Soft, flexible multi-layer material visor with 6 rows of stitching. Snap-up rear neck flap with 2 pair (4 sets) of * NEWEY * ENGLAND marked 8mm black snaps. A "no lose" lace has been tied through a hole that was cut in the flap. Black print on white nylon M size tag stitched into rear seam of lining. NO other labels, stamps or tags. FITS SIZE 6⅞ = 56cm = 22" inside circumference. | Exc+ | $ 75.00 |
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13sf/og/c23 | SPECIAL FORCES O.G. H.B.T. FIELD/BUSH CAP. Olive Green cotton herringbone twill material. Double layer. Fully lined in OG non-HBT material. Semi-rigid "board" type visor. Scrim band stitched around outside of cap. 2 blackened steel eyelets per side. Blackened steel centre rear eyelet for attaching a "no lose" cord/lace. (which is then looped through epaulette or button so you don't lose the cap when it is snatched off by a thorn bush) SIZE L stamp inside of top. FITS SIZE 59cm =7 ¼. INSIDE CIRCUMFERENCE MEASURES 23¼". INCLUDES a colour photocopy of an original "Operational Use Only....." sticker that would have been inside when issued. NOTE: Appears to have some light soiling on inside front sweatband and light wear along outside top rim. Ripple in front centre of visor. Overall........ | Exc+ | $ 75.00 |
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13sf/og/bc1 | SPECIAL FORCES O.G. BUSH CAP. 1977. Olive Green cotton or poly/cotton material. Non Herringbone twill. 3 green painted eyelets per side. Scrim band. Flexible visor. 256 written in marking pen on underside of visor. Sticky label residue inside top where label was removed. Discolouration ring stain inside top which looks like a sweat stain but the cap is unissued. Complete with BOTSWANA CAP & HELMET MANUFACTURERS paper tag knotted through eyelets: SIDE B states: 1002 BUSH CAP TENDER NO. MF/ORD/318 11.3.1977. (256 hand-written in ball pen) FITS SIZE 58 =7 1/8. Possibly one of a kind. | Mint-/Exc+ | $ 125.00 |
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sf19/lgue1 | S.A.SPECIAL FORCES LEAGUE BALL CAP. TYPE 1. Nice quality fine "corduroy" type black cotton material. 6 panel top construction. Embroidered "eyelets" in each panel. Curved visor. "Velcro" adjuster tab at the back. Front panels lined inside. Silver & black direct embroidered SA SPECIAL FORCES LEAGUE in line below compass rose. White 100% COTTON ONE SIZE FITS ALL tag with care & washing instructions stitched to inside sweatband. . One size fits most. FITS APPX. 55cm to 61cm (6 ¾ 7½). ±21½"-24". 1 ONLY | Mint- | $ 25.00 |
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1332som/s54 | 32 BATTALION. "SOMBRERO". SUMMER CAMO. (Green tint). Rare, wide brim bush hat custom made by the company tailor at Buffalo Base in Caprivi for a few select officer's & sen. NCO's. 32bn summer camo poly/cotton trouser type material. Double layer. Scrim band. Brim edging material is inside out-AS MADE. Tourquoise thread throughout. No labels, as made. FITS SIZE 54cm (6 5/8). INSIDE CIRCUMFERENCE MEASURES 21". | Exc | $ 95.00 |
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13samp/c1 | S.A. CORPS of MILITARY POLICE HAT COVER. Orange wool cover worn by Military Police on their peak cap. 5 piece construction. Single snap at the back. No labels or stamps. One size fits most (Shown on a size 57cm cap) SAMS hat is shown for photgraphic purposes only and is not correct for the cover and not included. NOTE: 1/8" (3mm) moth bite at top rear. Otherwise...... | Exc | $ 10.00 |
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m242a2a53m1 | S.A. ARMY NUTRIA BUSH HAT. NUTRIA/BROWN. Army issue. 1987 Durban contractors label. Double layer "padded" top, side eyelets, snap up sides + brim eyelets for chin cord. Labelled SIZE 53 (6 1/2). | Mint- | $ 20.00 |
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13scrf/v22 | SOUTH AFRICA ARMY NET SCARF. Original SADF Issue. Nutria/Brown net. Appx. 55" x 12" (140cm x 30cm). No labels or stamps -as made. HAS BEEN LIGHTLY USED and washed and is a bit lighter colour nutria than a mint condition scarf (but you wouldn’t really know unless you had a mint one to compare this one to.) (REFER: See South Africa's Border War, Page 249) 1 ONLY. NOTE: 4" x 2" dried stickly label residue lightly visible at the bottom. Otherwise..... | vvg/Exc- | $ 30.00 |
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13sap/fc1sa | S.A. POLICE FLAP CAP 2nd Patt. CAMO. TYPE 1sa. Poly/cotton SAP GREEN TINT camo material. Double layer. Lined in cotton khaki material. Material visor with 4 rows of stitching. (no stiffener in visor -as factory made) 3 brown painted horizontal brass eyelets per side. Back neck flap folds up and secures with brown Velcro® type hook & loop squares. 1970 ENSIGN CAPE TOWN SADF contractor's label. No badge and appears to have never had one. Labelled SIZE 6⅞ = 56cm = 22" circumference. Very rare early type. | Exc | $ 135.00 |
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13sap/fc2/58m | S.A. POLICE FLAP CAP 2nd Patt. CAMO. TYPE 2. Poly/cotton SAP camo material. Complete with tuck-away side ear "flaps" & chin tapes (for helo ops). Double layer. Sides lined in forest green material. Top Inside lined with orange vinyl/naugahyde day-glo panel. Flexible "board" type visor with 4 rows of stitching. Snap up back neck flap with KANE-M marked 10mm brown snaps. Elastic stitched between the layers at the back. S.A.P.H.I. PRETORIA label. Full colour SAP cap badge direct embroidered on camo material zig-zag stitched to front. No size sticker but FITS SIZE 57-58cm = 7 - 7⅛ (22½"-22¾"). NOTE: Faint 57 twice written in ball pen inside top. Otherwise.... | Mint- | $ 95.00 |
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13sap/fc2/56e | S.A. POLICE FLAP CAP 2nd Patt. CAMO. TYPE 2. Poly/cotton SAP camo material. Complete with tuck-away side ear "flaps" & chin tapes (for helo ops). Double layer. Sides lined in NUTRIA material. Top Inside lined with orange vinyl/naugahyde day-glo panel. Flexible "board" type visor with 4 rows of stitching. Snap up back neck flap with KANE-M marked 10mm brown snaps. Elastic stitched between the layers at the back. (Elastic is sprung) S.A.P.H.I. PRETORIA label with GOLD SIZE STICKER (blank). "Subdued" type SAP cap badge direct embroidered on green felt poorly & crookedly hand-stitched to front. FITS SIZE 56cm = 6⅞ (22" circumference). NOTE: There is dark staining/discoloration around the edges of the day-glo inside panel. Visor seems to be dusty. Otherwise.... | Exc | $ 95.00 |
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13sap/fc2/ms | S.A. POLICE FLAP CAP 2nd Patt. CAMO. TYPE 2 (Modified). Poly/cotton SAP camo material. Double layer. Sides lined in NUTRIA material. Flexible "board" type visor with 4 rows of stitching. Top inside orange vinyl/naugahyde day-glo panel has been cut out. Tuck-away side ear "flaps" have been removed & storage pouch area is machine stitch closed. Snap up back neck flap with KANE-M marked 10mm brown snaps. May/may not be elastic stitched between the layers at the back. No labels, tags or stamps. No badge. FITS SIZE 56cm = 6⅞ (22" circumference). MS & A+ hand-written in marking pen on back lining (Mark Smith) Once belonged to Mark Smith during the 1980's. NOTE: The back flap had been folded incorrectly to allow the camo side to be out. (See rear of Fig. B) To do this the male part of the snap was forced into the material producing two stress spots in the material. (See Fig. C). ALSO NOTE there is a 5mm snag hole in the crown rim at the back (Fig. C) and a small snag n the crown rim on the right side (Fig. A) Otherwise.... | vg/vg+ | $ 75.00 |
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13sap/fc3/58m | S.A. POLICE FLAP CAP 2nd Patt. CAMO. TYPE 3(b). Factory made without side ear "flaps" & chin tapes. Poly/cotton (?) material. Double layer. Completely lined in same SAP camo material as exterior. Flexible "board" type visor with 4 rows of stitching. Snap up back neck flap with KANE-M marked 10mm brown snaps. Elastic stitched between the layers at the back of the cap under/behind flap. Black, blue & white print size 58 tag. No other labels, tags or stamps. SIZE 58cm = 7⅛ = 22¾". | Mint- | $ 80.00 |
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13scrf/p01 | SOUTH AFRICA POLICE NET SCARF. Net scarf as army version but in SAP blue/grey. ±54"x12" (137cm x 31cm). Very hard to find. Issued in the 1980's. 1 ONLY. | Exc | $ 35.00 |
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13swapol/b | SOUTH-WEST AFRICA POLICE/KOEVOET CAMOUFLAGE BERET. Custom/tailor made from SWAPOL camo poly/cotton(?) material. 3 piece construction. Double layer. (Fully lined in SWAPOL camo material.) Camo sweatband. Complete with SWAPOL Other Ranks chrome 2 clutch-back pin beret badge & plastic badge stiffener. No labels, tags or stamps. INSIDE CIRCUMFERENCE MEASURES: 56cm (22") NOTE: There is fraying at sweatband join + 12mm tear inside + outside top has 2x 5mm holes & 20mm repair. | Good | $ 95.00 |
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oe47pg47 | SOUTH-WEST AFRICA: SWAPOL/KOEVOET CAMOUFLAGE FLAP CAP. TYPE 2. MADE WITHOUT EAR FLAPS Poly/cotton (?) material. Double layer. Inner Sides lined in khaki material. Day-glo orange cloth top lining. (Factory installed). Flexible "board" type visor. Snap up back neck flap with KANE-M marked 10mm bronze snaps. Made without elastic. Black print on white nylon 56 tag. No other labels, tags or stamps. Complete with colour embroidered SWAPOL cap badge. SIZE 56cm = 6⅞ = 22". NOTE: The badge appears to have been glued(?) to the front of the cap and is slightly skew. Otherwise..... | Mint- | $ 95.00 |
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twn13cam1 | TAIWAN MARINES UTILITY CAP. (Taiwan? Marines?) Similar style to US Army WW2 M41 cap. Lightweight, non-HBT cotton. Short visor. "Duck Hunter" BROWN CAMO pattern. No stamps or labels. FITS SIZE 6 7/8 = 56cm = 22". NOTE: 4mm fray hole in front sewatband and edge of visor. Otherwise...... | vvg+ | $ 35.00 |
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us13net/s1 | US ARMY WW2 HELMET NET. SMALL WEAVE. Original 1940's US GI round helmet net. Fits the standard USM1 helmet. Oilskin type waterproof treated 2mm cotton cord. Drawcord hem. Appx. 57" (145cm) drawcord/hem circumference. EACH SQUARE MEASURES ±6mm X 8mm. (±¼" x ⅜") NOTE: There are some damaged & repaired areas. Otherwise.... | vg/vvg | $ 25.00 |
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us13net/L1 | US ARMY WW2 HELMET NET. LARGE WEAVE. Vintage US GI helmet net. Fits the standard USM1 helmet but cut in a square shape. Oilskin type waterproof treated 5mm cotton cord. MEASURES ±22" x ±25" (56cm X 51cm) EACH SQUARE MEASURES ±60mm X 70mm. (±2¼" x 2½") | Exc/vvg | $ 25.00 |
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13usII/cc1 | U.S. ARMY WWII PARATROOPERS CHINCUP. LEATHER. 100% original. (Has been in a private cololection for 40+ years) Molded, natural leather with chamois lined cup. 5x buckles holes on each side. MEASURES 13⅜" (340mm) end to end. Strap portion is ⅝" wide. (15mm). REFER: Histoire et Collections GI COLLECTORS GUIDE #1. PAGE 139 & 140. (Also used on Cloth Aviator's Helmet & Leather Paramarines Helmet) | Mint- | $ 40.00 |
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13usII/cc2 | U.S. ARMY WWII PARATROOPERS CHINCUP. LEATHER. 100% original. (Has been in a private cololection for 40+ years) Molded, dark brown leather. 4x buckles holes on each side. MEASURES 10" (254mm) end to end. Strap portion is ¾" wide. (19mm). REFER: Histoire et Collections GI COLLECTORS GUIDE #1. PAGE 139 & 140. | vvg | $ 40.00 |
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13m41t1m43 | US ARMY Pattern 41 FATIGUE CAP. H.B.T. Type 1. Original. Dark Olive Drab Herringbone Twill cotton material. 8 point top with 2 large, green "painted" steel eyelets per side. 1⅞" (48mm) visor length. Original 1943 dated MOROSE CAP CO. label. Labelled SIZE 7 ¼ & 7 ¼ stamped inside sweatband. INSIDE CIRCUMFERENCE MEASURES 23¼" (59cm). NOTE: TS04/0S hand written in ball pen inside sweatband. Otherwise..... | Mint- | $ 85.00 |
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13m41t2c45 | US ARMY Pattern 41 FATIGUE CAP. H.B.T. Type 2. Original. Dark Olive Drab Herringbone Twill cotton material. 8 point top with 2, small, green "painted" steel eyelets per side. 1⅞" (48mm) visor length. Original 1945 dated CONTINENTAL HAT & CAP CO. label. Labelled SIZE 7 ¼ & 7 ¼ stamped inside sweatband. INSIDE CIRCUMFERENCE MEASURES 23¼" (59cm). NOTE: Indecipherable stamp inside sweatband. Otherwise..... | Mint- | $ 85.00 |
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13us/m41bg | US ARMY WW2 P41 FATIGUE CAP. BRIGHT GREEN CAMOUFLAGE. Reproduction ? or??? Bright green WW2 US type camo pattern. Very short (1 7/8") visor. Large size, 1st type eyelets. Handwritten in ball pen inside is 6 7/8. M label with oriental characters. FITS SIZE 6 7/8 or METRIC 56. Exact origins are unknown but the cap is appx 30 years old. | Mint | $ 35.00 |
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13m43tm | US ARMY M43 FATIGUE CAP. OG-107. Olive Green/OD 100% cotton "Sateen" material. Label stitched to the sweatband: CAP, UTILITY, COTTON, OG-107 TEXAS-MILLER PRODUCTS INC DATED 26 JUNE 53....PAT. DATE 7-1-52. 7 1/4 & 79-C-45000-70 factory stamped on the sweatband. H-6280 stamped on underside of visor & on sweatband (smudged) Also an indecipherable obscured/smudged stamp on sweatband. INSIDE CIRCUMFERENCE MEASURES 23 ¼" (59cm) | Mint-/Exc+ | $ 30.00 |
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us13asc01 | US ARMY PARA SILK CAMO ASCOT. World War Two? Vietnam? WW2 Camo pattern on Para "silk". Double layer. 3 adjusting snaps. Snaps are stamped KLIKIT RAU F Co. PROV RI. Measures 9.5" x 19" (24cm x 48cm) (This item has been in a private collection for the past 25 years) | Exc | $ 45.00 |