ParaOps Posted August 13, 2016 Share #1 Posted August 13, 2016 Hello Gents, Today I was lucky enough to find a nice 1943 dated Australian made USMC side cap. The cap is in mint condition and has a small hole designed to take a screw back badge, but has a K.G. Luke marked collar as the hat badge. Does anyone have any other information on these caps? Paul Link to post Share on other sites
ParaOps Posted August 13, 2016 Author Share #2 Posted August 13, 2016 Markings. Link to post Share on other sites
Corpsman_1941 Posted August 13, 2016 Share #3 Posted August 13, 2016 Cap probably made during rest and refit fro 1st Marine division after Guadalcanal. It was made in the state of Victoria but EGA doesn't look like Australian made. I think it's officers M1926 version. Link to post Share on other sites
ParaOps Posted August 13, 2016 Author Share #4 Posted August 13, 2016 Thanks for the reply and information when the cap was probably made. The EGA is marked K.G. Luke Melb. Paul Link to post Share on other sites
ViewfinderGyrene Posted August 13, 2016 Share #5 Posted August 13, 2016 Wow I've seen one made in Wellington, NZ but not Aussie yet, very nice! ***Items from unit called 8th Field Depot*** [Most frequently-sought unit because of family connection] Intact ["out of the woodwork"] Marine Corps combat groups from WWII. Unique items signed by many Marines from one unit, or inscribed with combat history. Marine Corps valor recipient items. Souvenirs taken by Marines with exceptional background and/or unique stories/documentation. Marine Ship Detachment items from major naval engagements and those that warrant stars to ETO ribbon. Link to post Share on other sites
MattS Posted August 14, 2016 Share #6 Posted August 14, 2016 We all know the nicknames (pisscutter, and others more offensive), but in the Marine Corps it's not a side cap. It's called a garrison cap, or garrison cover. Link to post Share on other sites
ParaOps Posted August 14, 2016 Author Share #7 Posted August 14, 2016 I should know better after two years at MARFORPAC! Thanks Matt. Link to post Share on other sites
b_hinch Posted August 14, 2016 Share #8 Posted August 14, 2016 That is very cool with the correct K.G. Luke emblem. An Aussie-made cap and emblem! The left-facing collar emblem would be correct for the garrison cover. Link to post Share on other sites
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