A couple more to add to this post.
This is hat is somewhat iconic in Israel as it is goes back to the days of the pre-State Palmach night squads, although it was still seen in use in the Sinai campaign of 1956.
Known as a ‘Kova Gerev’ or sock hat, it’s based on the British cap comforter, it is locally made, differs in that it is not sewn together at both ends and is only 15 inches long so doesn’t double as a short scarf.
Not that easy to find at a reasonable price, this one has signs of use and repair or ‘character’ as we tend to term things that could be in better condition.
Steve
Senior offices cap later than the one shown earlier, probably late 60s with Infantry Corps badge.
Not really worn that much and don’t differ as the ranks get higher.
I think replaced by the beret in the 1970s, or at least photos from the Yom Kippur war show little or no use of this type of cap.
Steve
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