Cap, Garrison
Object number2011.63.1
Mediumcotton; polyester
Credit LineGift of Robert Chamovitz
DescriptionBlack garrison cap. Gold piping. Gold, blue ,and brown embroidery: six-pointed star with wreath around points; in outer circle is name of organization; in center circle is an eagle with country abbreviation in center. On opposite side, embroidered in gold is name of veteran and post number. Brown leather liner.Dimensions5.125 x 11.5 in. (13 x 29.2 cm)InscriptionsEmbroidered text in outer circle of emblem "JEWISH WAR VETERANS / OF THE UNITED STATES"; in center circle, eagle, with "U.S." in center.
On opposite side, embroidered in gold: "ALLEN H. CHAMOVITZ"; "147".
MarksInterior has cloth label "7 1-4"; "LOT / PRICE".
Historical NotesJewish war veteran's hat of Allen Chamovitz. Allen was killed in a bomber crash on June 15, 1943, in New Mexico.
Previous ownerPossibly
Allen H. Chamovitz
Related institution
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Related institution
Jewish War Veterans of the United States
On View
Not on view
1996-2003
1968
Keystone Uniform Cap
American Legion
c. 1980
1941-1945
