Hat

Name/Title

Hat

Entry/Object ID

2008.1.11

Description

U.S. Army dress uniform hat made from green fabric and gold ornamentation. The front of the hat has a metal eagle insignia with the inscription "E PLURIBUS UNUM", and a gold band around the base secured to the hat with gold buttons. The brim features embroidered oak leaf ornamentation, signifying an officer. The inside of the hat has an orange lining with a label that reads "LUXENBERG / MILITARY & CIVILIAN TAILORS / Quality Supreme / NEW YORK," with 5 stars forming a ring in between the worlds Quality and Supreme.

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

Luxenberg

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Cap, Service

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Cap, Military

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Cap

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Headwear

Nomenclature Class

Clothing

Nomenclature Category

Category 03: Personal Objects

Dimensions

Height

5 in

Diameter

7 in

Material

Wool, Metal, Leather

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