Original Vietnam War U.S. Marine Corps Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462 Tour Boonie Hat - HMH-462 U.S. Documents & Books Year of Manufacture: 1772

Year of Manufacture: 1772

It does appear to have had some oxidation in the past

or display as is

This is a 1943 dated

All of these were often called the Model 1858 due to the patent dates

Original Vietnam War U.S. Marine Corps Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462 Tour Boonie Hat - HMH-462 U.S. Documents & Books Year of Manufacture: 1772Original Item: One of a Kind. During their time in South East Asia, it was very common for units to make commemorative items such as hats, patches, and so forth, and this is one such hat. This is a very nice camouflage boonie hat, covered with embroidered decorations related to the owners service. The owner of this cap was a U. S. Marine, and was part of the Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462 HMH 462 during their tour of duty in South East Asia, as