WAVES Officer's Hat (Size 22 1/2) pre-WWII Could be from the late

Could be from the late 1800's up to the war

chips/scratches in the paint and/or light rust on the hinges

Very nice Bakelite cigar case with a silver inlay

It has no belt or button loops

The lining of the jacket is stained and the bottom is coming unstitched

WAVES Officer's Hat (Size 22 1/2) pre-WWII Could be from the lateVintage WWII women's Navy WAVES officer's hat with white cover. The white cover snaps in and can be switched out for seersucker or blue covers. There is one spot of wear fraying on the side of the brim. Small pulls in the material. The white cover is discolored and has some staining (I have not attempted to clean it). Nice W. A. V. E. S. label inside. Marked size 22 1 2 but it actually measures closer to 21 1 2" (it could be put on a hat stretcher and