Description
This authentic Olive Drab 100% Cotton Boonie Cover is engineered to block sunlight from your eyes and keep your head cool on hot days. Ventilation holes on the crown keep the boonie breathable while the adjustable chin cord allows for custom fit and wearing around the neck when you want to take it off.
This boonie hat is sewn to military specification MIL-H-44105B. Protect your eyes and keep out of the sun’s damaging rays with this military grade boonie. Vent holes on either side allow for air circulation and the adjustable chin strap ensures a secure fit.
OD Cotton Boonie Cap Features
- Olive Drab Cotton Boonie Cover
- Color: Olive Drab
- 100% cotton ripstop
- Sewn to military specification MIL-H-44105B
- Vent holes direct air away from head
- 2 3/8″ wide brim
- Adjustable chin strap ensures a secure fit
- Brand: Propper International
About Military Olive Drab
Olive drab as a US military color goes way back. In 1902, the US Army made it standard issue, and the Marines adopted a similar forest green uniform in 1912.
The classic version of OD green, OG-107, was a prominent color pattern used by the US Marine Corps from 1952 to 1989. This dark green hue was central to the standard utility uniform of all US Armed Forces branches like the Army, Air Force, and Navy.
OG-107 stands for Olive Green 107 and was fundamental in various settings, from the Korean War to the Vietnam War. In combat scenarios, particularly in Vietnam, Marines often transitioned to the Tropical Combat Uniform, better suited for jungle environments. Despite this, Olive Drab remained a staple for non-combat attire and stateside service.
The transition to the woodland-patterned Battle Dress Uniform (BDU) began in 1981, gradually phasing out olive drab by 1989. This color, synonymous with the US military for decades, symbolized the standard appearance of Marines during this era.
