USMC/ USN 8 Point Utility Cover, Woodland Camo

Description

This is the Utility Cover (or hat) that was worn in the USMC and US Navy. This 8 Point Cap was part of the standard garrison uniform and has an octagonal crown. The brim is flexible and there are vent holes on the side for airflow.

Used Condition will have ranks or EGA’s sewn on the front.

Features:

• Vent Holes – There are vent holes, either grommeted or sewn, to help with airflow.
• Woodland Camo Pattern – Created and issued from 1981 onwards. Based on the ERDL camo patterns used throughout the Vietnam War and afterwards, specifically the 2nd pattern ERDL, RDF ERDL. The biggest change over earlier ERDL patterns was the enlargement of the patterns and shapes found in ERDL. The colors were also the same with light green, dark green and brown being used. Black would be used in twig shapes across the base colors. Woodland Camo is commonly referred to just as BDU or M81. M81 is an unofficial name for Woodland Camo that comes from its adoption date, 1981. It was used across the US Military till individual service branches replaced it with modern camo patterns.

Manufactured by:

• Various Government Contractors – This item is manufactured for the US government by various contractors.

Country of Manufacture: USA – This product is manufactured in the #1 country, the USA.

Issue Type: USGI – These are genuine US government issued items made to military specification (mil-spec).