Civil Defense armband and cap
DistributorDistributed by
Aetna Life Insurance Co.
(American)
Date1940-1945
MediumCotton, plastic, elastic
DimensionsComponent (armband length x width): 7 × 4in. (17.8 × 10.2cm)
Component (cap length x height): 10 1/2 × 4 1/2in. (26.7 × 11.4cm)
ClassificationsGovernment and Politics
Credit LineGift of Janet W. Prior
Object number2015.145.3a-b
DescriptionWhite plastic arm band with an elastic sewn between the two ends. The band is marked with a blue triangle (the sign of Civil Defense) with the Aetna logo in a circle within. On either side of the triangle are the letters C and D.
Blue twill broadcloth cap shaped like an overseas or garrison cap with a twill tape lining along the inner edge.
Issued to Aetna employees who were members of the Company Civil Defense Organization. Accompanied by a mimeographed memo from D.S. Somerville, Director of Civil Defense Planning, and an envelope with Aetna Life Insurance Company return address, with A. Wilson written across the front.
NotesThe envelope and message from the Director of Civil Defense are in the object file.Blue twill broadcloth cap shaped like an overseas or garrison cap with a twill tape lining along the inner edge.
Issued to Aetna employees who were members of the Company Civil Defense Organization. Accompanied by a mimeographed memo from D.S. Somerville, Director of Civil Defense Planning, and an envelope with Aetna Life Insurance Company return address, with A. Wilson written across the front.
Status
Not on view
Aetna Life Insurance Co.
Aetna Life Insurance Co.
1939-1945
