Name/Title
Camp Clairborne Garrison CapEntry/Object ID
2025.6.1Description
An olive green, type 1 Garrison cap is size 7 and dated Feb. 19, 1941. Likely made of wool or cotton twill, it is foldable with straight sides.Context
The garrison cap was worn by various armed forces during WW2, particularly the U.S and Italian militaries (called a bustina in Italy). Officers often wore insignia on the left and right sides of the cap to denote things like rank. This particular cap has none, but there is a lot of information on the tag.Collection
World War II CollectionMade/Created
Manufacturer
Adjustable Engineers Cap Co.Date made
Feb 19, 1941 - Feb 19, 1941Time Period
21st CenturyPlace
* Untyped Place
Camp Clairborne, LALabel/Inscription/Signature
Type
TagLocation
Inside back of cap.Transcription
Size 7
Adjustable Engineers Cap Co.
Cont. W-669-QM-15827
Dated Feb. 7, 194X
Spec. No. 8-114A Type 1
Dated Feb. 19, 1941
Stock No.-73-C-18180
Phila. Q. 21. Depot.
InspectorMaterial/Technique
LabelOther Names and Numbers
Other Name
Side cap, Overseas cap