Australian-style Air Commando Hat

Description

During the Vietnam War, Capt. Harry Heist wore this hat while assigned to the 310th Air Commando Squadron in South Vietnam, 1964-1965. Made by a Saigon tailor, the hat has embroidered captain bars on the front and a Vietnam arc-shaped patch on the right side.

Filed In:
Era: Cold War, Vietnam War
Clothing & Insignia: Caps & Hats
Accession #:
1994-3242-0116
Museum Location:
Not on display
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Every artifact in the Air Mobility Command Museum, including this one, is part of the United States Air Force Heritage Program. We are not able to loan or sell artifacts in the museum's collection.

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