Original U.S. WWII USAAF Officer’s Wartime Manufacutred Crush Visor Cap - FLIGHTER by BANCROFT Bayonets one with 1st Division insignia

one with 1st Division insignia with description on back which describes that American soldiers are here to help and to tell soldiers about locations of VC mines and weapon caches

We assume that the "IIa" refers to the size of the trousers

This example is in good condition and appears to not have seen any use due to the lack of round impact holes

or the maker mark is unclear

The brims in these caps had cardboard stiffeners

Original U.S. WWII USAAF Officer’s Wartime Manufacutred Crush Visor Cap - FLIGHTER by BANCROFT Bayonets one with 1st Division insigniaOriginal Item: Only One Available. One of the most iconic pieces of headgear to come out of WWII was the U. S. Crusher Cap, or Fifty Mission Cap. This visor cap, in winter OD green issue color, was made by Bancroft, which is well marked in the crown and sweatband. The cap is roughly size 6. The outward appearance is worn and faded from honest use, and decades of storage wear. It retains the original iconic "crush" shape. The sweatband is embossed in