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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1944-1945
1943-1946
1943-1946
1941-1953
1996-2003