US Brown Ribbed "Radar" Hat - unissued

100% acrylic knit ribbed brown "Radar" beanie made for the "Red Wing Shoes" brand in the USA. Cosy and warm double-layer fabric, durable headwear. Referred to as a skully cap.

Did you know? These hats are called "Radar" hats after the character of that name who appeared in the 1970's US TV series M*A*S*H set during the Korean war. Actually known before then as "Jeep" hats they were intended as additional cushioning for the heavy helmets of the second world war.