Original U.S. WWII Navy Officer’s Private Purchase Wool Ball Cap with Oilcloth Sweatband Martini-Henry Bayonets unlike many that we see

unlike many that we see

Placing your autograph in a UV protective frame blocks the signature from ultraviolet rays that cause fading

The presentation edition has a protective box with a cutout of what appears to be a Spanish pocket pistol gold silhouette

UPI reporter Joe Galloway was awarded the Bronze Star with "V" device for actions during the Vietnam War

The Vietnam War era M1917 bayonets would not be “correct” for display with an M1917 rifle

Original U.S. WWII Navy Officer’s Private Purchase Wool Ball Cap with Oilcloth Sweatband Martini-Henry Bayonets unlike many that we seeOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is an excellent example of a WWII period private purchase Navy Officers ball cap. The cap is of red wool with a red grommet in each of the six sections of the body. The front of the cap has a gorgeous embroidered US Navy officers cap badge insignia. The caps interior shows heavy wear to the thin oilcloth sweatband, with most of the stitching retained. There is some sweat staining on the underside of the visor,