WW2 Attributed U.S. Marine Corps Named Officer Visor Cap
SKU: 861
Original/Reproduction: Original
Availability: In-Stock
Manufacturer: N/A
Date Manufactured: 1942
Model:
Size: 7
Named: Ruford P. Covington, Jr.
Condition: Near Mint
Price: $395.00
Seller Type: WW2C
Seller ID: GM250
Return Policy: 3-day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Description
This original World War II U.S. Marine Corps Officer's White Dress Visor Cap is an outstanding and highly desirable attributed example, preserved in near mint condition and accompanied by period attribution linking it to a Marine Corps combat aviator lost during the Pacific campaign.
The cap retains its original white cotton cover, which exhibits the light age toning and minor surface soiling commonly encountered on authentic wartime examples. The fabric remains remarkably well-preserved with no holes, tears, repairs, or structural damage, maintaining excellent overall appearance and display quality.
Mounted to the front is the original screw-back sterling silver U.S. Marine Corps Officer's Eagle, Globe and Anchor insignia. The insignia is clearly maker-marked by the respected firm of Hilborn-Hamburger, one of the principal wartime manufacturers of high-quality Marine Corps officer insignia. It retains sharp detail throughout with an attractive aged patina consistent with its wartime service.
The interior is equally impressive, retaining its original full leather sweatband, which remains complete, supple, and securely attached. The original celluloid sweat shield is also present, displaying the expected age toning while protecting the clearly visible manufacturer's markings beneath. The cap is factory tagged as a size 7.
Adding exceptional historical interest is an old business card from a North Carolina militaria dealer tucked beneath the sweatband. On the reverse, the cap is identified as having belonged to Ruford P. Covington, Jr., a United States Marine Corps aviator from Charlotte, North Carolina. According to the period attribution, Lieutenant Covington was reported missing in action during combat operations in the Pacific Theater in 1944 and was officially declared killed in action the following year. While prospective buyers should conduct their own research regarding the attribution, the included provenance significantly enhances the historical appeal and collectibility of this visor cap.
Overall, this is an exceptional original WWII U.S. Marine Corps Officer's visor cap combining outstanding preservation, quality wartime construction, desirable Hilborn-Hamburger sterling insignia, and compelling attributed provenance to a Marine Corps aviator who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Pacific campaign. It represents an excellent opportunity for collectors of U.S. Marine Corps uniforms, WWII aviation memorabilia, and historically attributed military artifacts.
