French Model 1949 Bush Hat

The M49 bush hat is iconic of the Indochina and Algerian wars. It features 4 ventilation eyelets (two on each side) and a snap button on the right side. This is a metropolitan manufacturing. The hat is in good overall condition. It features an ‘army’ acceptance stamp and another that is illegible. Size of the hat: 56.

The M49 bush hat has a wide brim that provides good protection against the sun and rain. Its flexible shape allows it to easily adapt to different situations, and its brim can be turned up or down as needed.

In Indochina, soldiers wore it to protect themselves from the weather and tropical climate in environments such as jungles and rice paddies. In Algeria, it was used in mountainous or desert terrains, offering essential protection against the intense sun.