YOU ARE PURCHASING AN UNISSUED VIETNAM ERA EXTREME COLD WEATHER A-1 SHORE HOOD. IT IS A SIZE MEDIUM DESIGNED TO FIT HEAD SIZES 6 7/8 TO 7.
THIS SNORKEL STYLE HOOD IS TRIMMED WITH A REAL COYOTE FUR RUFF WITH A STIFFENER SEWN INSIDE WHICH ALLOWS YOU TO FORM THE RUFF TO THE DESIRED SHAPE TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL WARMTH AROUND THE FACE DURING COLD AND WET WEATHER. IN ADDITION IT HAS AN ADJUSTABLE SNAP FRONT CLOSURE TO PROVIDE PROTECTION FROM FREEZING WIND. THE SHELL IS CONSTRUCTED OF O.D. GREEN WATERPROOF NYLON WHILE THE INTERIOR IS WOOL LINED.
THE HOOD IS DETACHABLE BY DESIGN AND ATTACHES TO THE ZIPPER OF THE COLLAR OF THE U.S. NAVY TYPE A-1 JACKET (EXTREME COLD WEATHER INSULATED JACKET) WITH THE ZIPPER LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE HOOD.
THESE HOODS WERE MADE IN 1959 UNDER NAVY CONTRACT # QM(CTM)3600. I AM PULLING THESE NEW HOODS FROM THE ORIGINAL UNOPENED GOVERNMENT CARTON THEY CAME IN SO THEY ARE IN MINT CONDITION.
NOTE: ON MULTIPLE QUANTITY LISTINGS THE ITEM IN THE PHOTO IS A REPRESENTATIVE SAMPLE OF THE INVENTORY THAT IS AVAILABLE FOR SALE. THE ONE SHOWN MAY OR MAY NOT BE THE ACTUAL ONE YOU WILL RECEIVE.
WEIGHT APPROX. 1 lb., 1 OZ.
ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE E-MAIL ME BEFORE YOU BID.
U.S. CUSTOMERS WE WILL USE USPS PRIORITY MAIL / ACTUAL SHIPPING COST
THANKS FOR READING AND GOOD BIDDING.
INTERNATIONAL BUYERS – PLEASE NOTE:
IMPORT DUTIES, TAXES, AND CHARGES ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE ITEM PRICE SHIPPING COST. THESE CHARGES ARE THE BUYER’S RESPONSIBILITY.
PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR COUNTRY’S CUSTOMS OFFICE TO DETERMINE WHAT THESE ADDITIONAL COSTS WILL BE PRIOR TO BIDDING OR BUYING.
CUSTOMS FEES ARE NORMALLY CHARGED BY THE SHIPPING COMPANY OR COLLECTED WHEN YOU PICK THE ITEM UP. THESE FEES ARE NOT ADDITIONAL SHIPPING CHARGES.
WE DON’T UNDER-VALUE MERCHANDISE OR MARK THE ITEMS AS A GIFT ON CUSTOMS FORMS. DOING THAT IS AGAINST U.S. AND INTERNATIONAL LAWS.