Vietnam Combat Veteran Cap - 2nd Bn, 28th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division
Honor hard-won Vietnam service with this structured mid-profile baseball cap. Its detailed design pays tribute to the veterans of the 2nd Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment who fought with the 1st Infantry Division, the Army's celebrated Big Red One.
The Design
- "Vietnam Combat" and "Infantry" arcs framing an infantry musket badge
- 1st Infantry Division "Big Red One" shoulder patches flanking the battalion crest with its black lion
- "2nd Bn. 28th Infantry / 1st Infantry Division" unit text
- Vietnam Service Ribbon with bronze service star and Oak Leaf Cluster, additional ribbon bars, and a jungle battle scene
The Black Lions in Vietnam
Assigned to the 1st Infantry Division in October 1963 and activated at Fort Riley, Kansas, in January 1964, the 2nd Battalion, 28th Infantry served in South Vietnam during the Vietnam War. The battalion earned campaign participation credit spanning the Vietnam Defense, Counteroffensive, and Tet Counteroffensive campaigns through Winter-Spring 1970, a Valorous Unit Award for the Lo Ke Rubber Plantation, and the Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm for its 1965-1968 and 1969-1970 service before its inactivation at Fort Riley in April 1970.
Cap Features
- Structured 5-panel, mid-profile construction with seamless front panel
- 65% polyester / 35% cotton for durability and comfortable wear
- Matching fabric undervisor and sweatband for cohesive look and comfort
- Premium plastic snapback closure; six sewn eyelets for ventilation
- Designed for embroidered or DTF decoration; blank product sourced in the USA
Care Instructions
- Use warm water and dish soap and clean spots off your hat. It's not necessary to soak the whole item. For hard to clean spots use a soft bristled brush.