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World War II ➔ Military Hat
Identifier:
136175Description:
This campaign hat is from the United States Army of the United States Armed Forces. It was worn during World War II.This campaign hat is made of stiff olive drab felt and features a flat brim. It has a gold and black cord around the base of the crown that represents Field Officers. This hat also has a Red Cross insignia on the center front of the crown.
Date:
1939 – 1945Materials:
FeltDimensions:
5.5"" h 12.5"" w 14"" dCurrent Location Status:
ConservationCollection Tier:
Tier 2Source:
Gift Of Mrs. Henry T. Lathrop;Mr. M. R. BissellRelated Entities:
Mallory And Sons (creator) Mrs. Henry T. Lathrop (donor)Alternate names: Anne Bissell, M.R. Bissell Mrs. M.R. Bissell (donor) United States Army (is related to)
The United States Army is a service branch of the United States Armed Forces that specializes in ground-based offensive and defensive warfare. The mission of the United States Army is to fight and win our Nation's wars, by providing prompt, sustained, land dominance, across the full range of military operations and the spectrum of conflict, in support of combatant commanders.The United States Army we know today has roots that can be traced back to the Continental Army which was formed in 1775 during the American Revolutionary War. After the War, The Congress of the Confederation officially created the United States Army in 1784 to replace the disbanded Continental Army. The United States Army is the largest military branch of the armed forces in which participates in disputes worldwide today through preserving peace and security and providing for the defense of the United States. American Red Cross (is related to)
Alternate names: American National Red Cross
The American Red Cross, also known as the American National Red Cross, was founded in 1881 by Clara Barton. It is an organization that provides emergency assistance, disaster relief, and education in the United States. In 1910 the Red Cross Nursing Service was founded by Jane Delano. The organization provided emergency and non-emergency services to the United States military. Currently, there are over 650 chapters and 36 blood service regions.
