From: Stu (stuinnh@mvnut.us)
Date: Tue Nov 15 2005 - 18:03:43 PST
When I was in military school in the early 60's, we were issued these caps.
"Stu"
1967 M151A1 Jeep 1964 M416 Trailer
-----Original Message-----
I have 2 Ridgeway Caps and your description fits to a tee, Some of the
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They really were sharp looking. I also used to see them in the army-navy
stores late 50's-early 60's.
Southern NH, USA
"Live Free Or Die"
MVPA #14790
1985 M1008 CUCV Pickup
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Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2005 8:50 PM
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Subject: Re: [MV] hats or caps - as in fatigue
replies have had a mistaken identity and were talking about a standard
fatigue
cap, The Ridgeway cap as you have stated has the ring, Sadly they are way
to
small. So he search continues, It is a frustrating thing, looking for these
it
has been amazing how many people have no idea of what they are, Personally
I
think they are a Big part of the Army's history and fit the period vehicles
so
well, They do just look so SHARP! And I think its worth it to learn about
such things,
Randy out
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