CAP

Object/Artifact

-

St. Joseph Museums

Name/Title

CAP

Entry/Object ID

714/17266 A

Description

CAP/MARINE

Collection

MILITARY, WORLD WAR I

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Cap

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Headwear

Nomenclature Class

Clothing

Nomenclature Category

Category 03: Personal Objects

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Research Notes

Notes

This is likely a U.S.M.C. Officer's Service Cap. The braided X-shaped pattern on top of the hat, known as the quatrefoil, has been used to identify officers in the Marine Corps since 1859. During World War I, these hats were intended to be worn behind the front lines for off duty, garrison, or ceremonial duties. They were not typically worn on the battlefield, as overseas caps and steel helmets were found to be far more practical.