Original U.S. WWII Field Gear & M-1943 Field Jacket Lot - HBT Cap, Pistol & Cartridge Belts, & More - 8 Items Total Headgear It was adopted in the

It was adopted in the 19th century by several Western militaries

our guess is as good as anyone's

The left side of the hat is stitched with a Nakhon Phanom Thailand rocker patch which has a blue background and heavy white embroidered stitching

The company would continue to operate under that name for the next 20 years

but it does indicate manufacture in 1943

Original U.S. WWII Field Gear & M-1943 Field Jacket Lot - HBT Cap, Pistol & Cartridge Belts, & More - 8 Items Total Headgear It was adopted in theOriginal Items. Only One Lot Available. This is a tremendous lot of WWII field gear, mostly dated late war. This group includes 8 items, all in varying conditions. This is a great opportunity to fill out an American G. I. display. This lot of field gear includes: M1943 Field jacket in dark green, retaining label under collar. Service wear. Missing one cuff button but otherwise very nice. M1936 Pistol Belt rig with 1943 dated magazine pouch, 1943 dated