Utility Cover, OD, USN. Officially categorized as "Cap, Utility, Cotton, Sateen OG-107." This is the standard US Navy "cover" used during the Vietnam War and through the 70's before switching to a Poly / Cotton Blend. We found several covers in the estate lot of the SEAL CDR. that we recently acquired. We have two with tags listed separately but this is the only cover that is named specifically to the SEAL from his younger days. On the underneath of the brim, the cover has "LT. NELSON" written. He would later retire as a Commander (O-5) and this would be from his earlier days as a LTJG or LT (O-2 / O-3). The condition is VG used; it has more fading and creasing than the other hats, but clearly it is the cover that he preferred to wear as evidence by the name underneath. I do not know the exact size, but it fits like a smaller cover. I would call it a SMALL maybe a Medium with some shrinkage. Buyer will receive a PDF document that I put together covering the owner's US Navy career. The bio packet includes his Naval Academy Diploma, Commission in the Navy, Promotion to Commander while in Naval Special Warfare Unit Two, ID while serving in the Middle East, a great team pic in boats, and best of all, his hand written application to be a Foreign Service Officer after his retirement. This document has page after page where he outlines his entire career in the Navy to bolster his application as a Foreign Service Officer. Learn More

This is a private purchase Duck Hunter Pattern "Cowboy Hat." This style boonie features a snap on side to allow one side to have the brim snapped in the upright position. This particular hat is really cool with the cheesy" plastic vintage chin cord and a deep crown. The chinstrap is bright green plastic with a leather keeper. The side snap to hold up the brim has pulled out of the hat, but this again is a testament to the use put on the hat. There is a label that says 73/8 but in staying with the owners size, it fits much smaller. I would estimate it to be a 7 to 71/8 lie the others. Like many other SEAL items we currently have listed, this came from the estate of a retired SEAL CDR. The photo in the listing is one of his team photos and you can see this type of hat being worn among the several styles shown. Note the deep crowns in the photo and this hat reflects that style. Buyer will receive a PDF document that I put together covering the owner's US Navy career. The bio packet includes his Naval Academy Diploma, Commission in the Navy, Promotion to Commander while in Naval Special Warfare Unit Two, ID while serving in the Middle East, a great team pic in boats, and best of all, his hand written application to be a Foreign Service Officer after his retirement. This document has page after page where he outlines his entire career in the Navy to bolster his application as a Foreign Service Officer. Learn More

Utility Cover, Mitchell Pattern. This is a great reproduction of the USN / USMC style utility covers in Mitchell Pattern Camo. . These are made from the same material as helmet covers and have features consistent with period production such as single front panel stitching, reinforced front panel, vents, etc. These have a heavy weight and feel and hold shape nicely. These covers were popular in-country items during the war. We can add an iron-on EGA to the cover before shipping for $10.00 Learn More

Cap, Field, Hot Weather, OG-106. These are commonly referred to as OG-106 Ball Caps. Our hats are original Vietnam War Era. These ball caps are the earlier "first issue" style that started production in the mid 60's. They feature a vent hole on all panels (including the front), cotton sweatband (vs. later vinyl) and the front stiffener goes all the way to the top of the hat. All of the hats that we currently have instock are 1960's to early 1970's dated and in excellent condition. Learn More

Cap, Hot Weather. Commonly referred to as OG-106 Ball Caps, these ball caps are the "second issue" style that started production around 1970. They differ slightly from earlier hats in that they have the synthetic sweatband, the front stiffener only goes half way up and they lack a vent hole on the front two panels. Current inventory is 1980's dated and in unissued condition. The 80's production are marked as OG-507 to match the durapress (OG-507 vs OG-107) fatigues issued in 1975 and later. Learn More