Original WWII U.S. Army Daisy Mae Blue Denim Fatigue Work Hat - Size 7 5/8 Category_MG 42 Ammo Storage Barrel exhibits a light gray

Barrel exhibits a light gray sheen overall with just scant pinprick pitting in areas especially at the barrel bolster / breech area

back and nape strap and sweatband are all WW2 issue

Due to the great shortage of parts the Turkish contract featured many early Vickers traits such as a WWI "flat nosed" muzzle booster and many of the components bear the very early V

Two British ships totalling 5

from what were afterwards found to be specially prepared positions in the Hindenburg trench system

Original WWII U.S. Army Daisy Mae Blue Denim Fatigue Work Hat - Size 7 5/8 Category_MG 42 Ammo Storage Barrel exhibits a light grayOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a WWII U. S. Army Issue "Daisy Mae" Blue Denim Fatigue Hat. Officially designated the "Hat, Work, Blue Denim," these were designed for effective sun protection for field work where camouflage was not necessary. The design was quite popular, and there are many variants still in production today. It is believed this pattern of fatigue hat began production during WWI, however the earliest