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USN USMC WOOL AVIATOR BALL CAP WITH OXYGEN HOOK AND SNAPS


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PICKED THIS UP THE OTHER DAY. I HAVE NEVER SEEN ONE WITH THE ADDED HOOK AND SNAPS. I BELIEVE IT IS A EARLY WW2 PRIVATE PURCHASE. WERE THESE SNAPS AND HOOKS ADDED MUCH. I CAN NOT FIND A PHOTO IN WEAR WITH THE MODIFICATION. THANKS FOR ANY INFO. ED

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Hi.

 

This kind of mod. were made mostly by USAAF B-29 crews than USN/USMC. Hard to tell if it is done by a Naval or Marines air crew member.

 

Btw. nice cap!

 

Regards,

Jerry

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There is photographic evidence of the USAAF B1 caps modified with O2 mask snaps...the one that comes to mind is an ETO crew member...not out of the realm to think a Navy or USMC crew did the same

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I HAVE HAD 1 OF THE USAAF CAPS BEFORE. NEVER HAD THE USN USMC MOD CAP BEFORE. ANYONE HAVE ANY PHOTOS OF 1 IN USE. THANKS FOR THE INFO PHANTOMFIXER . THANKS AGAIN ED

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