Dress hat

1930-1945

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

Wool, other textile, leather, metal

Overall: 4 1/2 x 11 x 10 1/8 in. ( 11.4 x 27.9 x 25.7 cm )

INV.11031

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

Markingsprinted: on lining: "Royal Uniforms / 257 FOURTH AVE. / NEW YORK CITY" in relief: on front insignia: "E PLURIBUS / UNUM" (on banner)

ClassificationsMILITARY TOOLS & EQUIPMENT: UNIFORM