Unidentified lamb wool lined winter cap / mask cap. Can you help me ID this?

[Chris]

I recently acquired this cap because I had not seen one like it. The only marking is an ink stamp inside that says "X LARGE". There is a Lt. Colonel insignia on the front that looks to be 1930s. The snaps are marked "C U R F". By unbuttoning the strap on the wearer's right, you can pull a wool lined flap across your face and buckle it on the other side forming a mask with the eyes exposed. It's in great shape and a neat cold weather cap. Can anyone tell me about this? I am grateful for any assistance!

[patches]

interesting looking piece, maybe tank, armored car related item, a private purchase item??

[rambob]

Chris, short and sweet you have a Cap, Winter, Lambskin Lined. US Army issued early during WWII. Here is an image of my mint version of the cap and it's QM tag. Your cap would have had a similar QM tag sewn inside.

 

Bob

[Chris]

That is super helpful. Nice cap by the way. Thanks for your response! These are interesting caps, but a pretty clumsy design. It would not be easy to manipulate the buttons, buckles etc with numb fingers!

[patches]

Thanks for ID rambob, what made me think Armored, was it's appearance relating to the early doughnut tanker helmet.

 

 

 

 

 

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