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Clothing Accessories
Clothing and Accessories
Men's Clothing
Uniforms
World War II
Headwear ➔ Military Hat
Identifier:
168452Description:
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. There is a black and gold cord around the base of the crown that represents a line officer.
Date:
1939 – 1945Materials:
FeltDimensions:
6"" h 13"" w 14.5"" dCurrent Location Status:
In StorageCollection Tier:
Tier 2Source:
Gift Of Miss Marie SchipperRelated Entities:
John B. Stetson Company (creator)John B. Stetson founded his company in 1865 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was the maker of Stetson cowboy hats but ceased manufacturing in 1970. In 2018, their hats are now manufactured in Texas by Hatco. Schipper, Marie (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.
