Posted 14 years ago
Toyman
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I thought maybe someone would tell me if this hat was with this pin? This is the way I bought it.Thanks
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Posted 14 years ago
Toyman
(128 items)
I thought maybe someone would tell me if this hat was with this pin? This is the way I bought it.Thanks
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The Gold Oak Leaf is for an Army Major. I would say it's pretty old.
But does it go with the hat or no?
Not sure. The style of the hat looks old. Not familiar with the style. It looks close to Civil War, but it's obviously not.
Thankyou for all your help vikingfan82
Yes, the pin goes with the hat.
Thank you Stepback antiques That was very nice of you.
We used that Army block cap from the late 1950's up until 1964 when they changed over to the baseball style cap. The Army major's gold oak leaf was worn with that block cap.
Thanks kerry
this cap was also known as Ridgeway Cap . Cuban leader Fidel Castro wore this style of cap all the time with his uniform
http://www.minnpost.com/_asset/tpjx6l/mp_main_wide/FidelCastroMayDay.jpg
Yep, model 1951 field cap, with stiffened sides as popularized by General Matthew Ridgway. They were replaced about 1963 by the fatigue "baseball" cap.