Man's Uniform Cap
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Mitchell Arron
1927 - 2026
MakerMade by
Society Brand Hat Company
American, founded 1920
Date1951-1953
Mediumcotton, leather
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (Hatband Circumference): 22in. (55.9cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mitchell and Vivian Arron
DescriptionU. S. Army enlisted man’s khaki side cap with leather interior hatband and exterior scarlet and white piping of the Army Corps of Engineers, size 7¼ manufactured by Society Brand Hat Company. The leather hatband is stiff and cracking. This hat was worn by Mitchell Arron during the Korean War.
Object number2020.26.12
MarkingsIn black on hatband: "SOCIETY / BRAND / REG. U.S. PAT. OFFICE"Tag affixed to hatband: " 7 1/4 / LOT / PRICE"
Stamped on hatband in black: "A 3849"
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