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US WW1 OVERSEAS SIDE CAP WITH THE 103RD AERO SQUADRON “INDIAN HEAD” INSIGNIA ATTACHED

Unfortunately the cap is not named to an individual but does have captain's bars attached along with an air service wing and propeller insignia. The “Indian Head” and wing insignia are both of the “spike” mounting (pushed through the fabric of the cap and then bent back to hold them in place. The captain's bars are of bullion on cloth and sewn in place. One spike is missing from the “Indian Head”. The head is of solid rather than hollow construction and is approximately 1 1/8” long by 3/5” wide. Heavy olive drab gabardine type cloth cap measures 11.5” in length and is 5” at the widest spot with leather sweatband. Stencilled in black ink on reverse of sweatband is “5X6965” and “55” opposite. Inside satin type lining is in very good condition. Two holes (not sure if mothing) to inside peak at front of cap. All stitching intact.

A rare and most attractive item.

Code J1696       Price £