Original U.S. WWII AAF Crusher Cap & ANB-H-1 Headset with A-8B Oxygen Mask & Aviator Sunglasses

Original Item: One-of-a-kind. 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 “OD Green” issue color, was made by Lewis. The interior crown is marked for manufacture by Dobbs on Fifth Avenue in New York City. This peaked cap features a gold tone WWII Army Overseas insignia over a leather visor. The cap is marked Schneider under the sweatband but is not size marked, although it’s roughly a 7.

The outward appearance is worn from honest use, and decades of storage wear. It retains the original iconic "crush" shape. The cap was certainly used and is a bit misshapen from long storage, and the celluloid cover inside is entirely dark now. However, with some effort and form fitting it will come back to form.

The group also includes an ANB-H-1 headset in great shape with the original cord, a set of Aviator sunglasses, and a broken A-8B Oxygen mask. These were introduced in late 1941 and are often referred to as the A-8B 'bladder mask' in reference to the fine rubber rebreather bag suspended beneath the facemask. The bag which inflates has broken off of the mask, but it’s otherwise in good shape with the strap and tube intact.

This is a fantastic set, perfect for a mannequin head. Comes ready for further research and display.