Armed Forces History, Division of History of Technology, National Museum of American History
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Vietnam Era Flop HatCatalog #: 1985.0283.12 Accession #: 1985.0283 Credit: Armed Forces History, Division of History of Technology, National Museum of American History
Dimensions / WeightDimensions: 8" H x 11" W x 13" D Physical DescriptionOlive drab cotton. General HistoryThe cotton flop hat was a favorite of Australian farmers who used the hat to shade from the sun. Often called "boonies" because the farmers who wore them lived in the "boonies," the United States Army adopted them for jungle use for their versatility and light weight.
Keywords
Country: Vietnam
War: Vietnam conflict
Service: Army
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