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Collection Record Detail
Object Name
Uniform Hat
Object Number
2014-61-3
Description
West Point gray wool dress uniform peaked hat. Brass hat badge at center front. Badge is a shield topped by the American bald eagle and the Academy's motto of "Duty / Honor / Country" and "West Point / MDCII (1802) / USMA," helmet of Pallas Athena (symbol of wisdom and learning, and a sword (traditional emblem of the military). Black wool twill band. Black plastic bill. Black wool piping. Brass side buttons with shield and CADET / USMA embossed. Brown plastic interior band. Brown plastic at top with maker printed and sleeve for name tag. Twill tape bow at center back.
Provenance
Worn by the donor when he was at West Point/USMA, 1981-85.
Comment
Gold printing on inside top: Art Caps / MILITARY HEADWEAR / New York (with shield)
Category
Maker
Date Made
ca. 1980
Social Tags (experimental)