After the fall of the Taliban in November 2001, the focus of the Global War on Terror shifted to Iraq. Operation Iraqi Freedom was launched in March 2003, with the epic drive of the 3rd Infantry Division and associated Marine units all the way to Baghdad to overthrow Saddam Hussein. In the immediate aftermath of the operation, enterprising Iraqi tailors set up shop around US Army bases, offering custom made boonie hats with elaborate direct embroidery to commemorate a man\'s participation in the historic event. This US Army GWOT CUSTOM IRAQI MADE + DIRECT EMBROIDERED DESERT CAMO BOONIE HAT is in near mint condition, with only some light dark soiling evident at the back right crown (ALL pictured). Otherwise, the hat is in near mint shape, with absolutely no rips, holes, tears, or other damage to the crisp cotton construction. Most interestingly, it was entirely Iraqi made and direct embroidered, and carries the first name \"BOBBIE\" in English and Arabic at the front crown, the last name \"MOYER\" in English and Arabic at the back crown, \"KUWAIT 2003 IRAQ\" along the front brim, and \"OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM\" along the back brim. The hat retains nearly 100% of the original three color desert camouflage colors, boasts a custom South Park themed \"BUSTING MY ASS TO SAVE YOURS / 2003 / OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM\" novelty patch sewn at the top crown, and sports the original brown nylon chinstrap with a dark brown leather adjustment tab. It\'s approximately a Size 7 1/8, and is a beautiful example of a rare, originalUS Army GWOT CUSTOM IRAQI MADE + DIRECT EMBROIDERED DESERT CAMO BOONIE HAT. Now celebrating over 15 years on . offer with confidence and please view our other great military and aviation classics, includingaUS Army AAF WW2 EASTMAN PILOT A-2 SEAL BROWN HORSEHIDE LEATHER FLIGHT JACKETin MINT, unworn, new with tags condition, boastinga snap down collar, and sportinga fully functional \"CROWN\" spring loaded metal front zipper.

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