epaulette

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Archive of Cuban Socialism

Name/Title

epaulette

Entry/Object ID

2026.1.6

Description

Epaulette (shoulder strap) from the uniform of the Milicias de Tropas Territoriales (MTT). Olive-green textile epaulette with the initials “MTT” stenciled in yellow, used to identify membership in Cuba’s Territorial Troops Militia, a mass defense force established in 1980 to integrate civilian participation into national defense.

Acquisition

Accession

2026.1

Notes

Belonged to María Teresa Cornide

Created By

María A. Cabrera Arús

Create Date

February 9, 2026

Updated By

María A. Cabrera Arús

Update Date

February 9, 2026