Cap, Garrison
Object number2006.101.10
OriginUnited States
MediumFabric
Credit LineGift of Delvin Miller
DescriptionWhite fabric garrison cap with yellow piping. Proper left side has China Burma India (CBI) Theater insignia military patch and yellow embroidered text identifying the Veteran's organization. Proper right side has blue embroidered text identifying the V.A. division. Interior is lined with white satin.DimensionsHeight x Length: 5.75 × 10.875 in. (14.6 × 27.6 cm)InscriptionsProper left side has yellow embroidered text "CHINA-BURMA-INDIA V.A."
Proper right side has blue embroidered text "FORT PITT BASHA / PITTSBURGH, PA."
MarksInterior on proper right side has two maker's labels:
One has black text "MADE EXPRESSLY FOR / Mr. ________ / Size ________" and one has black text "AMALGAMATED CLOTHING & TEXTILE WORKERS UNION / UNION MADE / REGISTERED / MADE IN U.S.A. / 6 7/8".
Historical NotesFound in collection at Meadowcroft. Owned by Delvin Miller who served in the China Burma India (CBI) Theater of WWII.
Previous owner
Delvin Miller
(1913 - 1996)
Related institution
China Burma India Veterans Association
Subjects
On View
Not on view
1996-2003
American Legion
