WWII USAAF Officer's Khaki "Flighter" Crusher Cap by Bancroft Cap Co. Identified to Lt. Robert H. Elliott (Size 6 1/2)
WWII USAAF Officer's Khaki "Flighter" Crusher Cap by Bancroft Cap Co. Identified to Lt. Robert H. Elliott (Size 6 1/2)
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Description
This is an original WWII U.S. Army Air Force officer's "Flighter" crusher cap manufactured by Bancroft Cap Co. of Framingham, Massachusetts. It is inscribed with its original owner's name and serial number, "Lt. R. H. Elliott, O-2085765". View the Veteran's Information section for more details regarding Lt. Robert H. Elliott's life and military service. This cap is constructed of a summer weight khaki cotton and features a russet brown leather chinstrap and single ply "crushable" visor. The cap's front is decorated with a gold-plated brass oversized officer's device. Unfortunately, no size tag could be located, however, it has been measured and is a confirmed size 6 1/2.
Provenance
Private Collection, Brook Park, Ohio
Condition Report
This cap is in good, used condition, however, the khaki material exhibits some moth holes and stains.
Veteran's Information
Robert Henry Elliott was born on February 17, 1924, in Lakewood, Ohio. On January 13, 1943, Elliott enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps in Columbus, Ohio. He served as a pilot during the war, and was qualified to fly twin engines, B-17s, and B-29s. At the rank of second lieutenant, Elliott was hospitalized at Roswell Army Airfield in Roswell, New Mexico with a gastroenteritis diagnosis in September 1945 and was discharged in October 1945. He was awarded the Sharpshooter Badge with Pistol Bar, Good Conduct Medal, World War II Victory Medal, and the Honorable Service Lapel Button. Elliott survived the war and was honorably discharged on October 28, 1945, at the rank of first lieutenant. Elliott died on July 6, 2023, at the age of 99. Made available to the new owner below are Elliott's enlistment records, pay stub, hospitalization records, master index card, and FOIA documents from the National Archives, as well as his obituary.
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