Original U.S. Korean War Era Chinese People’s Volunteer Army Field Cap NATION The serial number 9501 appears

The serial number 9501 appears on the barrel

Below the thumbprint serrations

This is the later version of the scabbard with the retaining strap being original and not added like most of the M8 scabbard

showing the aluminum base material underneath

though the top of the barrel nocks form is still marked by maker BENTZ

Original U.S. Korean War Era Chinese People’s Volunteer Army Field Cap NATION The serial number 9501 appearsOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a seldom seen cotton field cap worn by a soldier of the Chinese Peoples Volunteer Army during the Korean War. This example was likely a private purchase given the plastic crown sweat shield on the interior. The cap is in amazing condition for its age with no damage to the stitching or otherwise. Size is approximately 57 cm (US 7 1 8). This cap doesnt bear any markings, but there may have originally been a tag