Original U.S. WWII Airborne Enlisted Garrison Cap with Artillery Piping & Early Parachute Artillery Patch Category_Receiver Top Cover There is a data plate

There is a data plate on the crate translating to:

We are unsure why this was done

Egypt and Palestine as well as on the Western Front

the IG 18 was not a light artillery piece

especially those who appreciate some real period wear

Original U.S. WWII Airborne Enlisted Garrison Cap with Artillery Piping & Early Parachute Artillery Patch Category_Receiver Top Cover There is a data plateOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a lovely & hard to find WWII Enlisted garrison cap for a soldier in the Airborne Artillery. There is a period applied early Parachute Artillery patch on the left side, with great red artillery piping on the cap. The interior retains a tag showing 33% Wool and 67% Cotton construction, and a size tag for 7 . A great example, ready for further research and display.