Jump to content

Recommended Posts

Posted

Hello everyone, I have a question. Was this model made by Berkshire during World War II? I've looked around a bit, but haven't found any clear confirmation. It seems they were still widely available during the Korean War and the 1950s. Good quality, and I find the khaki/tan color appealing. I've always had a soft spot for Pacific/tropical gear. I assume the tan color was made for that region. Thanks for looking.

20260127_153504.jpg

20260127_153526.jpg

20260127_153543.jpg

20260127_153623.jpg

20260127_153654.jpg

20260127_153553.jpg

Posted

In its current configuration it must be WWII because the eagle’s direction was changed in 1941 right before our entry into the war. That doesn’t mean the hat (structure) itself was originally sold in WWII though. I need to check some books about the supplier.

Posted

Bazelon & McGuinn v2 is inconclusive as to timeline.

Posted

Khaki is a work uniform and not specified for any region in particular.

Posted
13 hours ago, DD937 said:

Khaki is a work uniform and not specified for any region in particular.

Yes, I'm aware of that. The Navy has so many colors and types of uniforms. Rank is also a factor, of course. But that doesn't change the fact that Khaki/Tan makes me think of the Pacific and tropical environments. My feeling, even if it's for all theaters. But then we're straying from the original topic. Thanks.

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
×
×
  • Create New...