U.S. Navy officer's cap

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U.S. Navy officer's cap

United States, Navy

Rice, Norman D

Used: circa 1950 - circa 1953

Post World War II era United States Navy officer's uniform cap. The cap is of a white vinyl-like material with a black, plastic-coated bill. A gold chinstrap, attached at each end with a brass button, sits above the bill. A metal Navy officer's crest is affixed to the front of the cap, now beginning to tarnish. Sweat band is made of dark brown perforated leather with a black plastic backing for support. A white plastic band encircles the inside of the crown for support. Inside top of crown is made of white, knitted cotton. Owned by Norman D. Rice of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Manufacturer unknown. Circa 1950-1953.

Military.1946-1953 (post World War II & Korean War).Clothing.Footwear & Headgear

cap (headgear)

Minnesota Digital Library

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