Original U.S. WWII USAAF Officer OD Green Crush Cap by Imperial Cap Works of Denver - Size 7 1/8 Hotchkiss MG It was intended to be

It was intended to be worn on the left shoulder so as not to be shredded during the firing of a weapon (most soldiers were right-handed)

and is typical of the early period up until 1936

even on the wood stock

Canada and eventually the USA

and some painting over

Original U.S. WWII USAAF Officer OD Green Crush Cap by Imperial Cap Works of Denver - Size 7 1/8 Hotchkiss MG It was intended to beOriginal Item: Only One Available. This visor cap, in winter OD Green issue color, is in excellent condition with the iconic "crush" shape. The underside of the crown bears a label under a plastic shield, indicating the manufacturer and size: Imperial DELUXE QUALITY IMPERIAL CAP WORKS DENVER Imperial 7 1 8 The entire crown is covered with celluloid, which has mostly turned orange, except under the plastic shield where the maker markings are. There is