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Clothing Accessories
Clothing and Accessories
Men's Clothing
Headwear
Uniforms ➔ Military Cap
Identifier:
198941Description:
This garrison cap, sometimes referred to as an overseas cap, is from either the United States Army Air Corps or the United States Army Air Force of the United States Army. It was worn during either World War II or the Korean War. It is made of olive drab wool and features blue and orange piping that represents the United States Army Air Corps/Force.Date:
circa 1939 – 1953Materials:
WoolDimensions:
5 1/4"" h 11"" wCurrent Location Status:
In StorageCollection Tier:
Tier 2Related Entity:
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.
