Original U.S. Vietnam War Locally Made Boonie Tropical Hat with 82nd Airborne Insignia Iraq Our example here bears a

Our example here bears a German acceptance proof mark on the back of the blade and is Maker marked to C

Its official French designation was: Matériel de 75mm Mle 1897

showing light honest service use only

Size is approximately US 7 7/8 (55cm)

Original U.S. Vietnam War Locally Made Boonie Tropical Hat with 82nd Airborne Insignia Iraq Our example here bears aOriginal Item: Only One Available. When one thinks of the Vietnam war, many things will come to mind, one of which may be the Boonie Tropical Hat. This style of hat was introduced to the United States Armed Forces during the Vietnam War, when U. S. Army Green Berets began wearing them in the field, along with Australian and Army of the Republic of Vietnam units. It was similar to the earlier 1941 "Daisey Mae" cap, but much more practical. These