1918 Rare U.S. Army “Daisy Mae” Fatigue Hat

An exceptionally early example of American military workwear, retaining its original gauze label dated 24 April 1918.

Produced under contract by Buchsbaum & Lewis, this brown denim fatigue hat represents the early development of U.S. Army workwear during the First World War. The surviving label preserves the original contractor, contract number and size — remarkable details for a garment approaching 110 years old.

A highly collectable piece of early military headwear, with a documented wartime contract date and an authentic utilitarian silhouette.

•⁠  ⁠WWI-Era U.S. Army Fatigue Headwear  
•⁠  ⁠M1909 Brown Denim “Daisy Mae”  
•⁠  ⁠Original Buchsbaum & Lewis Label  
•⁠  ⁠Contract 2528-M  
•⁠  ⁠Dated 24 April 1918  
•⁠  ⁠Practical Size 7¼
•⁠  ⁠Rare First World War American Military Workwear