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Military Hat

2016-66-3c

Black beaver skin bicorne or cocked hat, issued to Rear Admiral Charles L. Hussey. Protruding in front and back. Fold down center of hat trimmed in grey embossed silk. Tips of protrusion decorated with gold coils and knotted spheres of gold metallic thread and blue cotton thread. Black silk bow above each tip, joining grey silk trim. Two sections of gold silk folded over right side, running side by side, and joined at the end by a gold button decorated with an eagle holding an anchor. Dark brown leather band with red silk lining, stamped in gold "JOSEPH STARKEY, MANUFACTURER, 23 CONDUIT STREET, LONDON. W."

Charles Lincoln Hussey (1870-1934) served in the Navy from 1892 to 1927, after attending the Naval Academy between 1888 and 1892. Born in Rochester, NH and died in Litchfield, CT. Awarded the Navy Cross for his command during WWI, in which he transported troops and supplies to European ports on board the U.S.S. Birmingham. Retired as a Rear Admiral, a position he attained sometime after 1920. Married Harriet Brownson, daughter of Rear Admiral Willard H. Brownson, later Superintendent of the Naval Academy.

• Joseph Starkey

1920-1927

Length 17.25", Height 6.5", Width 7"

• gold thread
• leather
• silk
• beaver
• brass