SD Hat
In the mid 70’s I was on I suppose my 4th tour wearing my original Herbert Chappel hat. By then it had turned a nice shade of green and was down at the edges. My role in those days was constant detachment to Europe living in the field so I purchased a chip basket and left the SD item hanging on the antlers of a deer head in the crew room. Over the months, my SD hat would disappear only to be returned some weeks later to its antler home. By then, I had decided that my future headgear should remain flat and easily stowed in my flying suit leg pockets.
Upon posting, I elected to bequeath my SD hat to the squadron as a useful reserve for those in temporary need.
I wonder if it is still serving a vital purpose?