Original WWII U.S. Army Air Forces Hamilton AN5740 G.C.T. 24 Hour Navigator Pocket Watch Italian Flags which introduced a black felt

which introduced a black felt hat—which could be drab after 1883—for fatigue use derived from the types popularized during the American Civil War

black oil cloth RZM tag which indicates that this is a TUCHMÜTZE für ᛋᛋ (Cloth Hat for SS)

The trunk attached to slats underneath and iron hooks and rings for attachment of various lines to tie down the container

There also are some scratched in markings on the back

Original WWII U.S. Army Air Forces Hamilton AN5740 G.C.T. 24 Hour Navigator Pocket Watch Italian Flags which introduced a black feltOriginal Items: Only One Set Available. As used by navigators on B 17 Flying Fortress and B 24 Liberator this is a FULLY FUNCTIONING Hamilton AN5740 pocket watch. This is a very good condition example of the Hamilton U. S Army Air Force GCT Navigation watch type AN 5740, most likely made in 1943 or 1944. The "GCT" or AN 5740 AN 5740 1 pocket watches were used for navigation purposes by all the branches of the US. Military prior to, during, and after