Name/Title
West Point cadet hatEntry/Object ID
1398Description
West Point cadet hat. Top covered with black patent leather, sides covered with black felt. Black, round metal vents on each side of hat. Brass West Point emblem on front with spread-winged eagle on top of shield with Greek helmet and sword, banner behind eagle says "DUTY HONOR COUNTRY WEST POINT MDCCCII USMA". Brass ring-linked chain on visor, brass edge around visor, leather chin strap held on with two large brass buttons with "CADET USMA" and West Point insignia as described above. Hat has black, felt shako attachment with a brass decoration below the shako. 1398a is hat. 1398b is the pompom.Acquisition
Accession
121Source or Donor
Alexander, Edith PerryAcquisition Method
GiftMade/Created
Date made
circa 1940 - circa 1950