My love for mitchell is well known, so it was a great treat to find this very rare variation. The cottage industry that sprang up around military bases in Okinawa saw the popularity of the 'shelter' mitchells, and started to print their own versions, often with different patterns of camo and unique colours. This example features the okinawa vine leaf with a bolder colour than the shelter halves, and on the inside features a local version of beach frogskin, again with a slightly different brown/ochre tone. Needless to say, a very rare piece!
Condition
This is in used but mint condition - no issues or damage at all.
Size
- Tagged a 56, fits a little bigger - its a snug fit on my 7 3/8 head
- Measures 58cm around the inside of the brim
- Would suit a 7 1/8 - 7 1/4