Original U.S. WWII Navy Commander Allen S. Johnson Blue Peaked Visor Cap by Rogers Peett Water Jacket Assembly Green bears Major Insignia

Green bears Major Insignia

On its own it is a typical single shot over sized percussion box lock pocket pistol and has a 7" barrel with an overall length of 11"

After dark it became an aiming point for the German artillery

strategic reconnaissance

the 78th embarked for the European Theatre from the New York POE on 14 October 1944

Original U.S. WWII Navy Commander Allen S. Johnson Blue Peaked Visor Cap by Rogers Peett Water Jacket Assembly Green bears Major InsigniaOriginal Item: One of a kind. This is an original Commander's visor cap in naval blue. It was made by Rogers Peet who was known for the very high quality hats. It features wicker frame construction with wool topped leather visor with gold bullion oak leaf embroidery and a silver American eagle cap badge with a gold chinstrap. The crown bears the Rogers Peet label and it is named in three locations. Original paper insert name tag that reads: Comdr.