Original U.S. WWII Parachute Infantry Officer’s Garrison Cap with Officer’s Piping & Early Paratrooper Infantry Patch - Size 7 Category_Rear Sight Assembly as the pommel fittings are

as the pommel fittings are plated alloy

insisted on using new flags inspired by Prussia and without the traditional German colors

It also measures about

the spring loaded striker moved across through the opening and onto the primer cap

He subsequently served as Chief of the Bureau of Navigation from 1933 to 1936

Original U.S. WWII Parachute Infantry Officer’s Garrison Cap with Officer’s Piping & Early Paratrooper Infantry Patch - Size 7 Category_Rear Sight Assembly as the pommel fittings areOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a lovely & hard to find WWII officers garrison cap for an officer in the Parachute Infantry of the Airborne. There is an early war Paratrooper infantry patch on the left side, with officer black gold piping on the cap. The piping of this example seems standard without any serious loss. The sweatband shows minor service wear with a size tag for 7. A great example, ready for further research and display.