Cap

Name/Title

Cap

Entry/Object ID

2008.1.15

Description

Olive-green wool US Army garrison cap with gold pin and gold edge.

Context

This hat was worn by Lawrence Rossi (1918-2025) of Barre during military service. He spent three years in the Pacific Theater during WWII, serving as a 1st Lieutenant with the Army's 172nd Infantry. After he was discharged in 1946 he continued to serve in the Vermont National Guard and was reactivated to serve in the Korean War. He retired as a Major from the Vermont National Guard in 1963.

Acquisition

Accession

2008.1

Source or Donor

Rossi, Nelda G., Rossi, Lawrence K.

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Manufacturer

J.W Bayly & Son

Dimensions

Height

4-1/2 in

Length

10-1/2 in

Material

Wool

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Rossi, Lawrence K.

Related Places

Place

City

Barre City

County

Washington County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America