Service cap

1920-1941

andBoston, Massachusetts, United States, North America

Wool, leather, metal

Overall: 5 3/4 x 12 x 11 in. ( 14.6 x 30.5 x 27.9 cm )

Gift of the 7th Regiment, National Guard New York, through Major Kenneth Miller

1967.79

According to the accession records, this cap was worn by First Lieutenant Lincoln T. Miller of the 207th Coast Artillery. Miller's overcoat, which he wore as a major, is also in the N-YHS Collection.

Markingsmaker's label: inside top of crown: ". . . / Brooks Brothers / NW YORK / BOSTON" stamped in gold: on sweatband: "L. T. M." business card: in plastic sleeve stitched inside top of crown: "LINCOLN T. MILLER / FIRST LIEUTENANT / 207TH C. A. (A. A.)" in relief: on insignia: "E PLURIBUS / UNUM"

ClassificationsMILITARY TOOLS & EQUIPMENT: UNIFORM

DescriptionOlive drab wool service cap with brown leather visor and chin strap; gilded metal insignia plate consisting of shield-breasted eagle below banner and starburst; buttons securing chin strap decorated with similar motif.

Object NameService cap