Object Record
Images
Metadata
Object Name |
Cap, Service |
Catalog Number |
1974.14.09 |
Date |
ca. 1939 |
Material(s) |
Wool/Brass/Leather |
Dimensions |
H-5.5 W-10.25 D-10.5 inches |
Description |
This is a United States Military Accademy Service Cap. The cap is cadet gray wool with a dark blue wool hat band. The hat has a black leather chin strap, a black vinyl bill, brown leather sweatband, and a black cotton liner. The insignia on the front features an eagle over a shield that has a Roman helmet on it. On the sides of the insignia it reads "Country/Honor/Duty/West Point/MDCCC/USMA." The label on the inside reads "Cadet Q.M Dept./U.S.M.A." |
Notes |
This service cap was worn by General William R. Buster. |
Collection |
William Buster Collection |
People |
Buster, William R. |
Subjects |
Military academies Uniforms Hats |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |