Name/Title
US Naval Officer Cap InsigniaDescription
An embroidered US Naval officer's cap insignia. The cloth and thread are in the shape of an eagle rampart holding a shield on a background of two, crossed fouled anchors.Use
Used to denote the rank and branch of service on a military uniform.Context
From the collection of Stephen Fitch, who was part of the inaugural crew and a plankowner of the USS Yorktown (CV-10).
Stephen Fitch was a Lt. Commander in the Engineering Department on the USS Yorktown (CV-10). An artist at heart, Fitch would draw both small cartoons and comics as well as detailed schematics of engine compartments and staterooms. Fitch is also the artist behind the squadron emblems on the flight deck killboards.Collection
Stephen Fitch CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2018.6Source or Donor
Richard G. FitchAcquisition Method
GiftUpdate Date
February 4, 2025