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1945 Dated British Jungle Service Hat. 7 1/8
Original price was: $30.00.$21.58Current price is: $21.58.
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A surprisingly difficult to find 1945 dated British Jungle Service Hat.
Part of the 1944 Pattern Jungle Clothing this unissued size 7 1/8 example by Compton Sons & Webb is in excellent condition, free from damage or marks.
Khaki Drill & Jungle Green by Brayley & Ingram give a very good description of these hats which I have repeated here with credit to them.” Its broad brim deflects rain from the face and neck while shading the eyes from the sun; it is better ventilated than the Slouch hat; being flexible it can be rolled up and stowed in the pocket when not in use; and where necessary camouflage can be passed through the loops around the band.
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