Man's Uniform Cap
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Mitchell Arron
1927 - 2026
Date1951-1953
Mediumwool, silk, brass
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (Hatband circumference): 22in. (55.9cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mitchell and Vivian Arron
Description(a) U. S. Army enlisted man’s 1942-specifications size 7-1/4 side cap in olive drab wool serge, medal (b) was originally affixed to cap (a) but has been removed for the safety of both objects. The side cap has some light staining and pest holes from age and wear.
(b) Connecticut Veterans Wartime Service Medal, pin-back, silk stiriped ribbon, blue, white, red, white, blue, with bronze colored medal reading, "STATE OF CONNECTICUT / FOR / SERVICE" on the obverse and "UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES WARTIME VETERAN" on the reverse. The medal was affixed to cap (a) but has been separated for the safety of both objects.
(b) Connecticut Veterans Wartime Service Medal, pin-back, silk stiriped ribbon, blue, white, red, white, blue, with bronze colored medal reading, "STATE OF CONNECTICUT / FOR / SERVICE" on the obverse and "UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES WARTIME VETERAN" on the reverse. The medal was affixed to cap (a) but has been separated for the safety of both objects.
Object number2020.26.14a-b
MarkingsStamped on interior hatband in black: "7 1/4" "A3849" "S-5371"On View
Not on view
George W. Corliss
