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Clothing Accessories
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Men's Clothing
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World War II ➔ Military Cap

Identifier:

186227

Description:

This combination cap, also known as a combination cover, is from the United States Navy Reserve of the United States Navy. It was worn by Lieutenant Commander John H. Uhl during World War II.

This combination cap is made of white cotton and features the officer's crest on the front. It has a gold chinstrap attached by gold buttons.

This cap accompanies uniforms number 186232, 186233, and 186234.

Date:

1939 – 1945

Materials:

Cotton

Dimensions:

5"" h 10"" w

Current Location Status:

In Storage

Collection Tier:

Tier 2

Source:

Gift Of Mr. John Uhl

Related Entities:

Bancroft Uniform Head Wear (creator) John Howard Uhl (donor)
John Howard Uhl was part of the United States Navy Reserve and served as a Lieutenant Commander in the United States Navy during World War II. Later in life he would serve as Senior Vice President and Legal Counsel for the Trust Department of the Michigan National Bank and as a board member and president of the Grand Rapids Public Museum. United States Navy Reserve (is related to)
Alternate names: Navy Reserve, United States Naval Reserve, USNR
The United States Navy Reserve, also known as USNR, was founded in 1915 as the United States Naval Reserve. It is a service branch of the United States Navy that specializes in providing strategic depth and operational capabilities. The USNR works to aid the Navy, Marine Corps, and Joint Forces in the full range of military operations from peace to war. In 2005 the name was changed to the United States Navy Reserve. John Howard Uhl (used by)
John Howard Uhl was part of the United States Navy Reserve and served as a Lieutenant Commander in the United States Navy during World War II. Later in life he would serve as Senior Vice President and Legal Counsel for the Trust Department of the Michigan National Bank and as a board member and president of the Grand Rapids Public Museum.