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Object Name
Military Hat
Object Number
1958-06-17
Description
Peaked or service cap, World War II era. Beige cotton; flat top, tiled down in back; beige ribbon around base; eagle emblem with ROTC above attached to top/center in front (made of metal gold) brown visor in front, down-turned; brown leather band attached to hat with two gold buttons with eagle emblem on either side of visor; band in two pieces - one around front, one around back with adjustable buckle; yellow silk lining with plastic cover on interior; label "Berkshire Deluxe, Berkshire caps distinction in style and construction."
Comment
Worn by Edward A. Raymond of Litchfield, Connecticut. U.S. Army, World War II.
Category
Personal Artifacts
Maker
Date Made
ca. 1940-1945
Dimensions
5" high x 9 1/2" wide x 10" long
Materials
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