Cap, Service, Officer, United States Army Air Service
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This is an example of the United States Army officer's service cap used during World War I. This pattern was adopted on January 25, 1912. The cap was transferred to the Museum from the United States Air Force Museum in Dayton, Ohio. There is very limited information available at this time concerning its user 1st Lt. Jones.
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 Service (USAAS) Service Cap; olive drab wool crown and band; russett brown leather visor and chin strap with blackened bronze buttons, United States Coat of Arms eagle embossed on button; one piece black stamped blackened bronze United States Coat of Arms eagle above on peak.
Dimensions
Clothing: 26.7 x 26.7 x 12.7cm (10 1/2 in. x 10 1/2 in. x 5 in.) Materials
Cap- wool, leather
Insignia - blackened bronze Inventory Number
A19761510000
Credit Line
Donated by Mr. E. T. Sicard
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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