Historical information

Typical US Army cold weather cap used in Korean War and post-Korea era

Significance

Representative US Army cap. This type of clothing was issued to Australian troops during the Korean War

Physical description

Olive Drab cotton and wool peaked Field Cap with imitation alpaca fold-down ear comforters, ends secured by cord. Cotton identification label sewn to liner. Wear instructions cotton label sewn to liner.

Inscriptions & markings

CAP, FIELD, PILE, O.D., MQ-1
Size 7
ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS MFG. CO.
Dated 13 Jan. 1951
Q.M. 9532-OI-10070
Pur.Desc. 1 Nov. 1950
Stock No. 73-C-16376-45
NYQMPA
ALPACA 60% WOOL, 40% COTTON
LINING 80% WOOL, 20% COTTON

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wearing instructions "CAP, FIELD,PILE,OD, M-Q1" (sic)