Dress hat

1942-1945

Place madeNew York, New York, United States, North America

Cotton, other textile, leather, metal

Overall: 4 1/4 x 10 1/2 in. ( 10.8 x 26.7 cm )

Gift of Mrs. George C. Haas

1964.47g

According to the accession records, the donor's husband, Colonel George C. Haas (1888-1963), wore this hat as a member of the Military Police during World War II. Other uniform parts and accessories worn by Haas in World War I and World War II are also in the N-YHS Collection.

DescriptionDress hat with white cotton crown with flat, circular top and visor with oak leaf sprays embroidered in heavy gold metallic thread on black felt ground; gilded metal insignia consisting of shield-breasted eagle surmounted by a banner and a disk with thirteen stars; chin strap of gold metallic cloth tape with leather backing secured at either side by a button with similar insignia.

Markingsmaker's label: inside top of crown: "Luxenberg / MILITARY & CIVILIAN TAILORS / Breeches Makers / NEW YORK" stamped in gold: on sweatband: "Luxenberg / CIVILIAN & MILITARY TAILORS / 485 Madison Avenue - New York" in relief: on insignia: "E PLURIBUS / UNUM"

ClassificationsMILITARY TOOLS & EQUIPMENT: UNIFORM