1951 Korean War US Army MQ-1 Field Pile Cap Named Zimmerman Alpaca Size 7

Army MQ-1 Field Pile Cap dated 1951, Korean War era. This cold-weather field cap features the classic olive drab cotton shell with warm alpaca pile ear flaps designed to be worn down in extreme cold or tied over the top of the cap. The interior band is soldier-named in period ink to "Zimmerman" and dated 12-5-51, adding personal history to this Korean War era field item.

Cold weather gear like this was widely used by U. Army soldiers during the Korean War where extreme winter conditions required specialized equipment.

A great example of early Cold War / Korean War U. Army headgear and a nice named piece for militaria collectors. Soldier name and date written inside band. Normal wear from age and storage. Please review photos carefully for overall condition. Model: MQ-1 Field Pile Cap. Material: Cotton shell with alpaca pile lining. US Army MQ-1 field pile cap, Korean War winter cap, US military cold weather hat, alpaca pile military cap, Korean War US Army hat, MQ1 pile cap OD, vintage military winter cap, US Army cold weather gear, Korean War militaria, US Army field cap 1951, military ear flap hat, vintage US Army hat, Korean War uniform gear, Atlantic Highlands MFG cap, named military hat Zimmerman, US Army pile cap alpaca lining, Korean War field equipment, military surplus winter cap, 1950s US Army headgear, OD field pile cap MQ1.