Original U.S. WWII Named USAAF Officer’s Crusher Visor Cap by Dobbs of New York - Distinguished Flying Cross Recipient Ralph E. Poesnecker Books & Films indicating issue for U

indicating issue for U

-A yellow brassard bearing WAAC (Women’s Army Auxillary Corps) in green sewn letters

One German WWII Plastic Unit Pennant in the rosa (rose-pink) Waffenfarbe (Corps color)

however these often had parts swapped out during service

Additional markings on the reverse side show two eagles

Original U.S. WWII Named USAAF Officer’s Crusher Visor Cap by Dobbs of New York - Distinguished Flying Cross Recipient Ralph E. Poesnecker Books & Films indicating issue for UOriginal 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 Dobbs of New York, which is marked in the crown. The sweatband is marked with the retailer, the POST EXCHANGE at the 508TH AIR BASE at the MUNICIPAL AIRPORT in NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE. The cap is marked under the sweatband with a name: R. E. POESNECKER