Officer's peaked cap : United States Army Airforce Accession Number: REL/02677.004

Description

Officer's olive drab service dress peaked cap with brown leather peak, brown plastic chin strap, woven olive green band and gilt officer's badge and buttons. Stamped twice inside crown `E.W. CHISTENSEN Q.M.C.' Size 54.

Contextual Description

This type of cap was worn by Officers of the US Army Air Corps during the Second World War. The provenance of this example is unknown.

Details

Accession Number
REL/02677.004
Maker
Unknown
Classification
Heraldry
Object Type
Headdress
Physical Description
Colour: Olive drab
Material: Wool/leather/plastic
Measurement
Overall: 120 mm x 265 mm x 300 mm
Overall: 120 mm x 262 mm x 310 mm, on ethafoam support
Gallery location
Main Bld: Aircraft Hall, SWW
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright not applicable

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