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Cap, Garrison

Object number2008.75.7

Date1943-1946

Mediumwool; metal

Credit LineIn memory of Lucille Jean Patten Barclay

DescriptionOlive-drab elastic wool material military garrison cap. Black accented with gold braid. Silver rectangular bar pin (first lieutenant rank insignia) on proper left. Green satin lining.Dimensions3.375 x 10.5 in. (8.6 x 26.7 cm)
MarksCloth label "LOT / Size 21 1/2".
Historical NotesWorld War II Women's Army Corps garrison cap of Lucille Jean Patten Barclay, wife of donor Richard Barclay. Lucille served from 1943 through 1946 before marrying Richard Barclay and moving to West Newton, Pennsylvania. They met at Valley Forge General Hospital where they both were working during the war.

Related institution United States Army

Related institution Women's Army Corps

Previous owner Lucille Jean Patten Barclay

Related person Richard Barclay

Related institution Valley Forge General Hospital

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