Cap, Military
Object number2008.75.8
Date1943-1946
Mediumwool; metal; ink
Credit LineIn memory of Lucille Jean Patten Barclay
DescriptionOlive-drab elastic wool material military service cap with brim. Gold metal device on front with eagle holding branch in proper right claw and arrows in proper left claw. Green satin lining.Dimensions8.75 x 8.125 in. (22.2 x 20.6 cm)InscriptionsTwo separate stamps on lining, both read: "LUCILLE J. PATTEN / N: 793686".
Eagle device has "E. PLURIBUS" & "UNUM" on banners above eagle.
MarksTag inside lining: "21 1/2".
Historical NotesWorld War II Women's Army Corps 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
On View
Not on viewc. 1944
1944-1945
1943-1946
1943-1946
1941-1953