Vietnam Era veteran trucker hat
Arrives about Nov 9 - Nov 16
$4.99 shipping, free over $60
Misprint or damaged? Replaced free within 30 days. Read our returns policy and shipping guide.
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About this design
A Vietnam Era veteran hat and shirt honoring 1955–1975 military service worldwide, embroidered on caps and printed on heavyweight cotton.
This design reads VIETNAM ERA VETERAN in clear, wide capitals. Nearly nine million Americans served on active duty during the Vietnam era, and well over half of them were stationed outside Southeast Asia—holding the line in West Germany and South Korea, patrolling the Atlantic and Mediterranean, maintaining strategic aircraft, or running stateside training and logistics bases that kept the military moving.
Many of those veterans hesitate to wear a standard Vietnam cap because they do not want to imply they served in-country, yet they served honorably during the same statutory wartime period. Adding the word ERA solves that problem with complete honesty. It lets a veteran acknowledge their 1964–1975 or 1955–1975 service accurately, and it gives sons, daughters, and grandchildren a thoughtful gift for Father's Day, birthdays, or Veterans Day when their relative served in Europe, stateside, or at sea during the war years.
Our dad hats, mesh-back trucker hats, beanies, and polo shirts are finished with direct embroidery. The heavyweight tees, long-sleeve shirts, hoodies, ceramic mugs, and stickers are printed to order.
Details
- Material
- 60% cotton, 40% polyester, or 74% polyester, 26% cotton depending on color and stock
- Fit and construction
- Structured six-panel, mid profile, 3.5 in (8.9 cm) crown, hard buckram front panels, mesh back
- Sizes
- One size
- Print method
- Embroidery
- Blank sourced from
- Vietnam or Bangladesh
These specifications come from Printful, the print partner that produces and ships this item.
Shipping and returns
- Production takes 2–5 business days, then US transit takes 3–5 business days.
- Shipping is a flat $4.99 per order, and orders over $60 ship free.
- Every order is made for you after checkout, so it cannot be cancelled once production starts.
Frequently asked questions
What is the trucker hat made of?
60% cotton, 40% polyester, or 74% polyester, 26% cotton depending on color and stock.
How does the trucker hat fit?
Structured six-panel, mid profile, 3.5 in (8.9 cm) crown, hard buckram front panels, mesh back. Available sizes: One size.
How is the design applied?
Embroidery on the front. Each item is produced after you order, so the artwork is applied to your piece rather than pulled from stock.
Where is the trucker hat made?
Printful sources the blank from Vietnam or Bangladesh. Printing or embroidery happens after you order.
What colors can I choose from?
This listing offers 6 colors: Heather Grey/White, Brown/ Khaki, Charcoal/ Black, Moss/ Khaki, Black, and Navy/ White. The color menu above shows what is in stock at this moment.
When will my order ship?
Production takes 2–5 business days, then US transit takes 3–5 business days. Shipping is a flat $4.99 per order, and orders over $60 ship free. Every order is made for you after checkout, so it cannot be cancelled once production starts.
Can I return or exchange it?
Every item is made to order, so we cannot take returns or exchanges for a change of mind or the wrong size. If yours arrives damaged, misprinted, or defective, contact us within 30 days of delivery and we will arrange a free reprint or a refund.
What is the difference between a Vietnam veteran and a Vietnam Era veteran under VA rules?
Under 38 U.S.C. § 101(29) and 38 CFR § 3.2(f), the Vietnam era covers two active-duty windows: November 1, 1955, through May 7, 1975, for those who served in the Republic of Vietnam, and August 5, 1964, through May 7, 1975, for those who served anywhere else. Both groups are wartime veterans under federal law, and many who served outside Southeast Asia choose 'Vietnam Era Veteran' out of respect for those who served in-country.
Does Vietnam Era service qualify as wartime service for VA pension and benefits?
Yes. Under 38 CFR § 3.2(f), active duty between August 5, 1964, and May 7, 1975—regardless of duty station—is a recognized period of war for VA benefits, including Veterans Pension under 38 U.S.C. § 1521.
