Original U.S. Korean War Chinese People’s Army Winter Ushanka - USGI Bringback Russian Awards Medals Badges Insignia Operation Torch in November 1942

Operation Torch in November 1942 was a compromise operation that met the British objective of securing victory in North Africa while allowing American armed forces the opportunity to engage in the fight against NSDAP Germany on a limited scale

This is a very nice "relic" condition Imperial Prussian Jäger enlisted man's Mannschaften (other ranks or EM / NCO) Tschako (Shako)

which is quite pleasing

The exterior is also in good shape

The owner that this canteen was originally issued to would have taken part in medical duties as a result of the fighting later on in the Indian wars and/or the Spanish-American War

Original U.S. Korean War Chinese People’s Army Winter Ushanka - USGI Bringback Russian Awards Medals Badges Insignia Operation Torch in November 1942Original Item: Only One Available. This Ushanka is an indigenous Chinese made cap with quilted padded lining. The cap is completed with all buttons and stitching intact. The fold down ear flaps are without damage as is the artificial fur material used throughout which is a clear indicator of an early made cap. The padded quilt pattern blue lining shows minimal wear and light staining. The green outer shell does have some fading to it and the original