Chinese WWII hats

[Hsin C.]

Here are some of my Chinese WWII hats. I think these three were brought back by CBI vets.

 

[patches]

Very interesting, not something seen and in excellent condition to boot.

[patches]

Interesting cap badge on the one on the right end, what is it a U.S. Pack Howitzer? may we see a closer view of that?

[RRA227]

Love the hats. Wish I had one. Rich A. in Pa.

[Hsin C.]

Thanks patches and RRA227

 

Here is the requested close up. Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving.

 

"5REG 238" I think the 238 is the badge number. These pins were like passes and were individually serial numbered and assigned to a person.

 

On the back it says "Used in the 34th Year (1945)"

 

[Hsin C.]

"5REG 238" I think the 238 is the badge number. These pins were like passes and were individually serial numbered and assigned to a person.

On the back it says "Used in the 34th Year (1945)"

[patches]

Thanks Hsin, when you say Badge Number, would this mean the Soldier's individual serial number, or say his, what we call in the American Military, his Unit Roster Number?

[MattS]

I see what appear to be 3 different types of cap badges, cloth, enamel, and painted. Nice collection!

[daniel griffin]

Very hard to find hats, thanks for posting them.

[Hsin C.]

I think it is just a badge number assigned to that person, not a soldier's number stamped to the pin.

 

Thanks Matt and Daniel

[Hsin C.]

An update.. I think the ski cap on the right may not be real. It didn't have many similarities to originals and had a modern baseball cap visor shape. Although the artillery pin is still original, probably pinned on to the hat to make it more legit. 

[patches]

Welcome Back Hsin C.

[Hsin C.]

Thanks Patches. Still lurking at times.

 

Here is an update on a hat I recently got.. 

 

The one on the right is not in the best shape, still a decent deal. The hat badge came off over time. It does have a name in it. Plus, similar in construction to the other two. 

 

 

[RRA227]

Still nice.  Rich A. in Pa.