Name/Title
Men's Khaki Naval Side Cap w/ PinsDescription
A khaki colored folding hat with curved top, a rounded cuff around it, cuff 3" on top edge. Insignia - gold and silver with eagle over a shield and crossed anchor, and leaf shaped pin - on right side - each fastened with 2 studs through the cloth. Leather trim sweat band inside and cloth size label. Hat lined with slik lining.Use
by Ralph W. Douglass, Jr. (1923- 1985).Context
Ralph Douglass, Jr. was a Shelbyville, IN native. He attended Merchant Marine program in Kingsport, New York about 1943; after graduation he held reserve commission in the U. S. Navy and then volunteered as deck officer and navigator. Donated items are associated with his career in Navy and / or Merchant Marine.Collection
Douglass, Janet C.Acquisition
Accession
1987.037Source or Donor
Janet C. DouglassAcquisition Method
DonationClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
HatClothing Sex
MaleTextile Details
Lining
SilkColor
Multicolor, Khaki, Silver, GoldMade/Created
Date made
circa 1950 - circa 1959Time Period
20th CenturyRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Ralph W. Douglass, Jr.Create Date
December 28, 2001Update Date
September 11, 2025