Cap, Military
Object number2015.15.26
Date1939-1945
MediumWool/Thread/Ribbon/Leather/Adhesive
Credit LineGift of Robert Fisher
DescriptionNavy blue U.S. Navy cap. The cap has a flat top that is undecorated. The brim of the hat has a black ribbon with military branch inscribed on the front in gold. To the right of the inscription is a square bow. Inside of the hat there is a leather brim/sweatband sewn to the lower edge of the cap.Dimensions3.813 x 9.125 x 10.125 in. (9.7 x 23.2 x 25.7 cm)InscriptionsOn outside brim: "U.S. NAVY".
On the underside of the sweatband at front center there is black stamped text "FISHER".
MarksOn inside brim " 7 1/8 / LOT"
Historical NotesPart of a collection that documents the Fisher, Keltz, and Kenyon families. The majority of the collection is related to the WWII service of brothers Walt and Robert Fisher. Robert Fisher served in the Pacific theater, particularly in the Philippines.
Previous owner
Robert H. Fisher
Related institution
United States Navy
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Keystone Uniform Cap Corporation
1943-1945
