Original U.S. WWII US Army Air Forces Officers “The Fortress” Crusher Cap by Berkshire French Gun Magazines with some wear from past

with some wear from past oxidation before the refinish:

what we would now call a “care package”

A scarlet ribbon above the emblem carried the words "U

while the spoon is marked but due to corrosion we cannot make out the marking

shirt 8th AAF Patch

Original U.S. WWII US Army Air Forces Officers “The Fortress” Crusher Cap by Berkshire French Gun Magazines with some wear from pastOriginal Item. Only One Available. This visor cap, in summerweight khaki wool, was made by Berkshire and is marked The Fortress under the sweat shield. Berkshire was a very popular maker of these caps. The size is marked as 7 1 4. The cap is worn but in very nice condition with the iconic "crush" shape. This peaked cap features a gold tone WWII Officers Eagle device (of unknown maker) which is heavily worn over the flexible single layer visor.