The United States Army Air Force service cap was the stand uniform cap issued to all American soldiers. Many pilots and crew members removed the hat ring to give their service caps the "crushed" look.
This service cap was worn by the donor, 1st Lieutenant Richard Morris, who served as B-17 pilot in the 8th Air Force, 92nd Bomb Group, 326 Bombardment Squadron, from January 1945 until the end of the war.
Display Status
This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear
Physical Description
United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) officer's service cap; olive drab (Shade No. 51) wool service cap with russett brown leather visor and chin strap; brass United States eagle crest on peak (American Bald Eagle with a shield on its chest, olive branch in right talon and arrows in the left talon, field of 13 stars in field that surmounts the eagle, banner with embossed letter text "E PLURIBUS UNUM" in eagle's beak; two brass buttons on chin strap; brown cow hide sweat band.
Dimensions
Clothing: 22.9 x 28.6 x 14cm (9 in. x 11 1/4 in. x 5 1/2 in.)
Materials
Overall: Wool
Visor and Chin Strap: Leather
Insignia and Buttons: Brass
Inventory Number
A19710719000
Credit Line
Donated by Mr. Richard W. Morris
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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