WWII U.S. Navy Officer’s Khaki Combination Cap - Named WW2 Naval Aviator Knight’s Cross in Gold (Insegna

Knight’s Cross in Gold (Insegna da Cavaliere dell’Ordine della Corona d’Italia)

hallmarked: Birmingham 1859 (K)

minor age wear and tarnish to surfaces

45 mm x 83 mm

WWII U.S. Navy Officer’s Khaki Combination Cap - Named WW2 Naval Aviator Knight’s Cross in Gold (InsegnaThis is an original WWII era U. S. Navy khaki combination cap, privately named to Lt. Cmdr. Leland Orville Ebey, as seen on the interior name tag. These soft top caps were worn by U. S. naval aviators and ship officers and were prized for their collapsible crush style that allowed them to be easily stowed with headphones or in cockpits. Features include: Olive khaki crown with the distinctive crushable soft form Dark navy wool band and a high quality