Cap, Military
Object number2016.30.11
Manufacturer
American Red Cross
Date1939-1945
OriginWaukesha,, WI
MediumWool/Fabric
Credit LineGift of Barbara Pontello
DescriptionGray knit cap. Narrows at top into flat top. Different knit pattern around bottom. White fabric label sewn inside with red embroidered text relating manufacturer information.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 12.5 × 6.375 × 0.25 in. (31.8 × 16.2 × 0.6 cm)Inscriptions
MarksWhite fabric label sewn inside with red embroidered text "+ From + / AMERICAN RED CROSS / WAUKESHA, WIS, / CHAPTER"; label also has black ink stamped on label "PONTELLO, N. A... / [illegible text, possibly military service number]".
Historical NotesAntonio Pontello of Horning, PA, and his three sons, Alfred, Aldo, and Roy, served the Allied forces in various capacities during WWII. Antonio, an Italian immigrant and coal miner, was too old for the draft, so he served stateside as auxiliary military police patrolling the Allegheny Country Airport. Antonio's three sons each served in the military: one as a pilot, one as a paratrooper, and one as infantry. His son Aldo, known as Norman, was a pilot in the European Campaign and flew multiple missions over Germany; the WWII uniform pieces belonged to him. Photographs related to Antonio and Norman were also donated to L&A. The Trimbur collection (2016.14) is related.
Previous owner
Norman Aldo Pontello
Related institution
United States Army Air Forces
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American Legion
Flying Cross