I recently picked up what appears to be an NVA boonie hat.  It's a small size, completely unmarked, and seems to have a crinkly plastic layer sewn between the inner outer fabric and liner.  The seller didn't seem to know a lot about it but said he had gotten it with a set of black pajamas that he no longer had.  This one matches the pictures of wartime hats I've found online (including this forum) but I know there are reproductions available on eBay.  What I don't know is how good the reproductions are.

 

So is this a genuine wartime NVA boonie hat?  If so, what do they go for?  I may be interested in trading for something that's more in my wheelhouse.

Looks ok to me, i have a green one just like it, I think this style was made in china and sold/imported to N Vietnam for their military to use. I dont think theres really any replicas out there with the rubber sewn in the crown. As for value id say around $150 + or so? 

 

-Ryan

Just seeing this - thanks for the response!

On 11/22/2024 at 3:01 PM, VMI88 said:

I recently picked up what appears to be an NVA boonie hat.  It's a small size, completely unmarked, and seems to have a crinkly plastic layer sewn between the inner outer fabric and liner.  The seller didn't seem to know a lot about it but said he had gotten it with a set of black pajamas that he no longer had.  This one matches the pictures of wartime hats I've found online (including this forum) but I know there are reproductions available on eBay.  What I don't know is how good the reproductions are.

 

So is this a genuine wartime NVA boonie hat?  If so, what do they go for?  I may be interested in trading for something that's more in my wheelhouse.

Hey VMI88.

I’ve been looking to add more original Vietnam War pieces for my school display. You mentioned maybe a trade? I’m interested and have lots of militaria from other time periods…mostly WW2, Civil War, etc.

Paul