Name/Title
World War II German Army CapDescription
Green German World War II army cap. Front of the cap has German eagle insignia with swastika and German cockade patch. Cap was originally produced by the Dutch for their military. When the Germans invaded they repurposed the cap for their own uses, adding the patches on the front. Hat was likely brought home from Europe by Daniel S. Pratt, who was a Staff Sergeant in the 9th Infantry Division during World War II.Clothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
HatClothing Sex
MaleMade/Created
Manufacturer
Centraal MagazijnDate made
1939Place
Country
The NetherlandsRegion
Western EuropeContinent
EuropeNotes
Cap was originally produced by the Dutch for their military. When the Germans invaded they repurposed the cap for their own uses, adding the patches on the front.Label/Inscription/Signature
Type
LabelLocation
Inside of capTranscription
"MO 39 53"Notes
MO 39 indicates factory/year it was produced. 53 is likely the size.Dimensions
Height
9 cmLength
27 cmCircumference
53 cmRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Daniel S. Pratt
