Cap, Military
Object number2016.120.39
Manufacturer
R & B, Inc.
Date1974-2012
OriginUnited States of America
MediumNylon, Cotton; Metal; Canvas; Fabric; Leather
Credit LineGift of Elaine Berkowitz
DescriptionMilitary uniform hot weather sun hat, size 7 3/4. Woodland camouflage pattern nylon and cotton sun hat. Oval crown. Sides have four screened vent holes and green webbed canvas around base. Flat, floppy brim. Army green chin strap with brown leather tightening slide.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 4.5 × 11.875 × 13.375 in. (11.4 × 30.2 × 34 cm)InscriptionsMaker label sewn inside cap at back has handwritten black text in bottom left corner "B-7680".
MarksLabel sewn inside cap at back has printed black text including "HAT, SUN, HOT WEATHER / 50% NYLON 50% COTTON / ENHANCED RIPSTOP / MIL-SPEC-H-43577 / DRO 100-810-0020 / 9701-00-935-6691 / SIZE: 7 3/4 / MADE IN U.S.A. / R & B, INC. / [wear and care instructions]".
Historical NotesPart of a collection related to the military career of Elaine Berkowitz, LTC, DC, USAR. Used in Paraguay during MEDRETEs/DETRETEs training programs.
Previous owner
Lieutenant Colonel Elaine H. Berkowitz
Related institution
United States Army
Related institution
United States Army Reserve
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c. 1917
1974-2012