Name/Title
US Naval Aviator’s Working Green CapDescription
A green wool naval aviator's combination cap with a black, patent leather brim, a gold hat band, and the eagle and fouled anchor insignia of the US Navy. The inside has a leather lining and was made by White & White, Inc.Use
Issued by the US Navy as a part of naval aviators working greens uniform.Context
Worn by Lt. Joseph Rudolf Kristufek. Kristufek was a plank owner on the USS Yorktown (CV-10) and flew missions off the Yorktown as an Avenger pilot in Torpedo Squadron (VT-5) during World War II.Collection
Joseph R. Kristufek Collection, USS Yorktown CV-10Acquisition
Accession
2000.00001Source or Donor
Yorktown AssociationAcquisition Method
GiftMade/Created
Manufacturer
White & White, Inc.Date made
circa 1943 - circa 1945Update Date
September 27, 2024
