Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Cap, Service |
Catalog Number |
1973.05.02a |
Maker |
Gordon Mfg. Co. |
Date |
ca. 1944 |
Material(s) |
Wool/Vinyl/Paper/Plastic/Leather |
Dimensions |
H-6 W-10 D-11 inches |
Description |
This is a United States Air Force Officer's service cap. The piece is a blue wool cap with a blue wool hat band. The bill is covered in black wool and is edged with black vinyl. The bill has embroidered metallic clouds and lightning that indicate this belonged to someone with a Colonel's rank. The hat has a black vinyl chin strap that is attached with silver colored buttons. Inside the piece has a brown leather sweatband and a yellow lining with a plastic cover. An identification card is inside a pocket in the plastic liner and reads: "100% Wool/ Col G.H. May/ ADDRESS Frankfort, Ky/ Mfg. by/ Gordon Mfg. Company/ Louisville, Ky." |
Notes |
Worn by General Gustaves May, Adjutant General of Kentucky from January 1944 to December 1947. |
Collection |
Kentucky Selective Service Collection |
People |
Gordon Mfg. Co. May, Gustavus Herbert, 1893-1961 |
Subjects |
Generals Military officers Military uniforms Hats National guards & reserves |
Search Terms |
Kentucky Air National Guard Kentucky Adjutant General |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |