Product Details
Military 7-1/4 Olive Drab Boonie Hat (3209004) by Tru-Spec®. For Duty and Casual Wear. The boonie hat was introduced to the United States Armed Forces during the Vietnam War, when U.S. Army Green Berets began wearing them in the field, along with Australian and Army of the Republic of Vietnam units. These hats were locally procured; the camo cloth was usually salvaged from other uniform items or with the former from a parachute or made up by the tailor. The name is derived from "boonie", the abbreviated form of boondocks (itself originally American military slang derived from Tagalog bundok, "mountain", during the Philippine-American War. Made to current U.S. Military specs.
Specifications:
Head Size: 7-1/4 |
Color: Olive Drab |
Features:
- High quality at an affordable price
- Expertly made from premium materials
- Built to match your exact requirements
Tru-Spec® is now one of the leading manufacturers of uniforms and personal equipment to the military, law enforcement and public safety markets. The trust of thousands of police, firefighters, EMTs and military personnel, makes the name TRU-SPEC synonymous with quality, reliability, and innovation. Its new 24-7 Series line of apparel is a direct result of listening to the needs and wants of its customers. This allows Tru-Spec to deliver quality apparel that is versatile, rugged and comfortable while still having all the features to get the job done.