Original Owner
Harry Nieman
Dress hat
ca. 1902
Place madeUnited States, North America
Wool, other textile, leather, metal
Overall: 4 x 11 x 10 3/8 in. ( 10.2 x 27.9 x 26.4 cm )
Gift of Mrs. Mamie R. Nieman
1971.94
According to the accession records, this hat belonged to Harry Nieman, brother-in-law of the donor.
DescriptionDress hat with blue wool crown with flat, circular top and black patent leather visor; gilded metal insignia in the form of a shield-breasted eagle surmounted by a cross with "UNITED SPANISH WAR VETERANS / 1898-1902" inscribed within borders of circular frame at center; chin strap of gold metallic cloth tape secured at either side by a button embossed with cross emblem similar to type referred to above.Markingsrelief(?): on front insignia: "UNITED SPANISH WAR VETERANS / 1898-1902"
relief: on from insignia: "E PLURIBUS UNUM" (on banner)
ClassificationsMILITARY TOOLS & EQUIPMENT: UNIFORM
