Original U.S. WWII USMC 1943-Dated Rubberized Rain Cap by Archer Rubber Co. - Size 6 ⅞ - Named German Ordnance The fold down side panels

The fold down side panels are connected by a button when worn and by a button with stitched twine when worn above the head

The model 1873 rear sight works well

FREEMAN'S PAT DECR 9

although the left example is a bit loose

Signalman 2nd Class James E

Original U.S. WWII USMC 1943-Dated Rubberized Rain Cap by Archer Rubber Co. - Size 6 ⅞ - Named German Ordnance The fold down side panelsOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a rare US Marine Corps rubberized cloth rain cap, known as the Bonnie Cap. This example is a bit crushed as most are and is stamped 678 on the exterior near the patch in the middle. The interior retains good stamped markings: U. S. M. C. Archer Rubber Co. NOm 42455 November 30, 1943 SIZE 6 484 The underside of the brim is stamped R. A. WILLIAMS with the correct Marine Corps stamp. Due to the commonality of