Mitch Posted February 13, 2015 Share #1 Posted February 13, 2015 I saw this boonie and I had to have it as it is so unique. You can wear it as a boonie , a cowboy and a tricorn. It ended up coming from a vintage clothes shop in my home state. They had no info on the original owner. Because of it being a tricorn and a possible link to the 199th, I talked to Robby (439th Signal Battalion). He told me tricorns were specific to the 2-3d Infantry, 199th LIB from 67-68. He had not seen a tiger one . I believe it is Japanese made but what I would like to know from the tiger gurus, was this pattern used in the 67-68 timeframe ? The 3 additional snaps were sewn on to the hat and definitely appear to be period done. They are covered with green verdigris. I would not think anyone other than a 199th LIB guy would have done it As mythbusters say "It's plausible" Any comments welcome. Regards, Mitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted February 13, 2015 Author Share #2 Posted February 13, 2015 A couple more pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintageproductions Posted February 13, 2015 Share #3 Posted February 13, 2015 That's cool. I've had one in the same pattern with snaps on two sides, but not three Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
River Patrol Posted February 13, 2015 Share #4 Posted February 13, 2015 I've never seen one like this before....kool mod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronny67 Posted February 14, 2015 Share #5 Posted February 14, 2015 Avast! that is cool... Now you need a tiger long coat... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soar Posted February 14, 2015 Share #6 Posted February 14, 2015 A 3rd Infantry (Old Guard) tricorn cowboy hat came up for sale recently - there was a picture of it being worn in Vietnam. It was very similar to this, wonder if this is related Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
439th Signal Battalion Posted February 15, 2015 Share #7 Posted February 15, 2015 A great find, Mitch. Thank you for posting the pics of this piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted February 16, 2015 Author Share #8 Posted February 16, 2015 Thanks guys for all the great comments. I looked through as many tri-corn photos as I could find but unfortunately I could not find a tiger one. The search continues. Thanks for looking. Regards, Mitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammo-man Posted February 19, 2015 Share #9 Posted February 19, 2015 Thats a cool custom hat…………looks like LRRP fun hat to me . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanker88 Posted February 27, 2015 Share #10 Posted February 27, 2015 That is a neat piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goingecho Posted March 4, 2015 Share #11 Posted March 4, 2015 Awesome and cool piece...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V42 Posted June 26, 2015 Share #12 Posted June 26, 2015 It is a neat item and a good find. Do I see added snaps? If so, no big deal as whoever had the hat, they can do whatever pleases them. It's still a great hat to have in your collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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