U.S. Navy Officer Combination Cap
Object NameCap, Service
Historic Owner
George E. Allison
Association
USS Intrepid (CV/CVA/CVS-11)
Date1959–1961
PeriodCold War
Mediummetal, cotton, plastic, leather
ClassificationsPersonal Artifacts
Credit LineCollection of the Intrepid Museum. Gift of the family of Cdr. George E. Allison, USN Ret. 2022.22.02
Object number2022.22.02
DescriptionCap, Service; U.S. Navy combination cap with black visor. The detachable fabric cover of the hat is white. On the front of the black cap band is an officer cap device consisting of a silver federal shield over two gold crossed fouled anchors, surmounted by a silver eagle. The shield has thirteen stars across the top and vertical stripes below. A gold fabric chin strap is attached to the hat band along the top edge of the visor with a small gold retaining button on either side. The buttons have a relief design featuring an eagle with outstretched wings grasping an anchor and stars around the outer edge. Officer insignia consisting of gold oak leaves are embroidered on the visor. The sweat band is brown leather with diagonal lines of five holes for air flow punched around the majority of the band. The interior sweat band is made of material similar to burlap. The interior lining is white. A yellowed leather piece of fabric is attached to the front and back interior of the hat. Dark printed text on the interior panel reads "Styled // by // Vanguard military equipment co. // of // New York".
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