Name/Title
Deichsel's white capEntry/Object ID
2024.1017.11Description
White cap with stamp "DEICHSEL N.J."Context
Norman Deichsel was a PM2c on Battleship Texas from September 1942 to October 1944. He continued to support Battleship Texas and visit her as a museum until his death in 2006.
Dress Blues were the standard uniform for the enlisted sailor in the Navy, and included a jumper, trousers, white hat, and blue cap. Patches denoting sailor rate were on their right arm. Sailors also received handkerchiefs, socks, and many other articles.Collection
Historical Collections, Collection (Norman J. Deichsel)Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
HatNomenclature Sub-Class
HeadwearNomenclature Class
ClothingNomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal Objects
