US Army garrison overseas side cap 6 7/8 55cm Cavalry Enlisted Brown WW2 Korea For Sale

Genuine issue US Army garrison cap size 6 7/8  ( 55cm ) in used condition with moth nips, see photos. The Cavalry yellow piping is in very good condition. Although this is a M1950 pattern, it is very similar to the type worn in World War Two.

The overseas cap worn by American soldiers in World War I was an adaptation of a cloth hat worn by French soldiers. The flat shape of the cap enabled it to be easily stored when necessary, a valuable advantage during combat operations. While the specific term \"overseas cap\" was originally used to refer to the headwear worn by U.S. service members, the actual style of hat is still used throughout the world. In the 1940s these hats had different coloured piping denoting the branch of service or officer grades. In 1954 the colour changed to green. Enlisted grades had the same colour piping as the hat, Officers had black/gold piping and General Officers had Gold piping.

This hat would be ideal for WW2, Korean War reenactment, Goodwood Revival or any Military themed event.