Uniform, Military WWI Cap

Object/Artifact

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Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

Uniform, Military WWI Cap

Entry/Object ID

1542

Description

VFW World War I Overseas Cap. Material: textile. Size: 5 3/4" W. x 11 3/4" L. Description: olive green wool (V.F.W. Military) overseas style folds flat, gold piping encircles crown, embroidered on one side with the multicolored Seal of Veterans of Foreign Wars and gold "1642"; embroidered on other side: "Waseca" and red silk patch with black lettering: "Sandstorm".

Context

Worn by Joseph T. Olsen. He took basic training in France & served in France with an infantry regiment. He held rank of sergeant. Waseca County Military WWI. Accessioned in 1969.

Cataloged By

Legacy Photo Import

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Uniform, Military WWI Cap

Class

Clothing, Headwear

Category

Personal Artifacts

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Create Date

February 24, 1994

Update Date

November 21, 2024