Original U.S. WWII USAAF Named Officer Winter Crush Visor Cap - FLIGHTER by BANCROFT Sterling SMG the operation was primarily intended

the operation was primarily intended to boost the morale of the ships stationed in the Arctic when fuel shortages limited their activities and the Allies reestablished the bases five weeks later

There is also an R over the chamber

For the next ten days

We believe this to be a type B-24 parachute harness

From there they were transported to Chattanooga aboard the USS Chattanooga

Original U.S. WWII USAAF Named Officer Winter Crush Visor Cap - FLIGHTER by BANCROFT Sterling SMG the operation was primarily intendedOriginal Item: One of a kind. This visor cap, in winter OD green issue color, was made by Bancroft which is well marked in the crown. Size 6 7 8 in worn but very nice condition with the iconic "crush" shape. The sweatband is embossed in gold FLIGHTER by BANCROFT with patent number and Curve Control. The cap is named in two places A. E. Cooper. This peaked cap features a gold tone WWII Army Overseas insignia over a leather visor. This is the classic