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  1. Army Garrison Cap, 1952 - Uniform, Military

    Army Garrison Cap, 1952. Khaki garrison cap with a peak running from the front to the back. At the bottom, the fabric is folded to make a brim of sorts that extends about two thirds of the way back up toward the top of the cap. One side of this brim overlaps the other in front. The inside is unlined except for a band running around the inside bottom, made of the same woven material.

    Record Type: Object

    WWII Army Garrison Cap, c. 1941-1946
  2. Company Arrives in Camp Lewis, 1917 - Sketch

    Company Arrives in Camp Lewis, 1917. Pencil on lined newsprint paper cartoon sketch of a mustached man trying on clothes. He wears a huge pair of pants that come up to his chest; with his right hand he holds a belt and scratches his head. Beside him is a similarly huge pair of shoes with a tag reading "SIZE._._ 7 1/2." A thought/dialogue bubble in the top left reads "Pants 34x27 hm-m; I guess they meant feet not inches / Shoes 7 1/2, yes; they ...

    Record Type: Object

    Sketch by Alvin Page Colby, c. 1917-1918
  3. Joseph Dutilh ID Bracelet, c. 1941-1945 - Bracelet, Identification

    Joseph Dutilh ID Bracelet, c. 1941-1945. Silver metal bracelet with a flat central piece and thick chain on either side. On the front of this central piece is stamped "JOSEPH DUTILH / 39138990." On the reverse is stamped "ALICE."

    Record Type: Object

    Identification Bracelet
  4. Joseph Dutilh Patch, c. 1941-1945 - Patch, Military

    Joseph Dutilh Patch, c. 1941-1945. Patch shaped like the nearly-rectangular blade of a hatchet, with the sharp, curved edge forming the top. Patch has a red background, with an embroidered green pine tree and white mountain on the bottom. At the top is a white embroidered hatchet blade with attached handle, the sharp end angled downward toward the tree and mountain.

    Record Type: Object

    WWII Army Patch
  5. Joseph Dutilh Patch, c. 1941-1945 - Patch, Military

    Joseph Dutilh Patch, c. 1941-1945. Oval-shaped patch with a blue background. Center bottom is an embroidered white five-pointed star with a red circle in its center. Above and on either side, rising out of the star, are embroidered golden wings.

    Record Type: Object

    WWII Army Patch
  6. Joseph Dutilh Star Patch, c. 1941-1945 - Patch, Military

    Joseph Dutilh Star Patch, c. 1941-1945. Circular embroidered patch with a red border, a white background in the shape of a six-petaled flower or rounded star, and a blue five-pointed star in the center.

    Record Type: Object

    WWII Army Patch
  7. Julius Herbert Mariani Military Dog Tag, 1944 - Tag, Dog

    Julius Herbert Mariani Military Dog Tag, 1944. Flat oval silver metal military tag with stamped text on front. Two holes on each and of tag.

    Record Type: Object

    WWII Military Identification Tag
  8. Korean War Fur-lined Flying Helmet, c. 1950-1952 - Cap, Aviator's

    Korean War Fur-lined Flying Helmet, c. 1950-1952. Brown-colored leather cap has a white fur piece above the bill and white-fur-lined ear flaps that tie at the top with leather straps affixed to each flap. Inside is lined with black colored fabric.

    Record Type: Object

    Korean War USAF Flying Helmet, c. 1950-1952
  9. Korean War US Airforce Flying Jacket, c. 1950-1952 - Jacket, Flight

    Korean War US Airforce Flying Jacket, c. 1950-1952. Rayon(?) jacket is khaki on the outside with an olive colored rayon(?) lining and olive-colored knit collar, sleeves and waist. Two front pockets above waist have diagonal snap flap closures. Proper left arm has zippered side pocket below shoulder. Four additional narrow pockets are sewn onto outside of side pocket for holding pens or items of similar shape. Jacket has a front zipper closu...

    Record Type: Object

    Korean War USAF Jacket, c. 1950-1952
  10. M1917 Helmet, c. 1917-1918 - Helmet, Military

    M1917 Helmet, c. 1917-1918. Round metal helmet, brown in color. At top of helmet head is a starburst engraving at the center. A bolt goes through the top of the helmet to connect the head adjustment contraption. The rounded helmet flattens at the edges with a folded over seam of metal. The head adjustment contraption is black leather on the outer edges and tan leather on the inside. The black leather is connected to tan cloth net webbing to a...

    Record Type: Object

    M1917 Helmet, c. 1917-1918
  11. Sketch by Alvin Page Colby, c. 1917-1918 - Sketch

    Sketch by Alvin Page Colby, c. 1917-1918. Pencil on off-white paper depicts a man's head in profile, facing left. His eyes are surrounded by wrinkles and shadows, and he has a dark mustache. His mouth is open as if talking or smiling. He wears a campaign hat with a creased crown and wide, flat brim; no hair is visible underneath it. The button on his high collar says "US." "Colby" is signed in the bottom left.

    Record Type: Object

    Sketch by Alvin Page Colby, c. 1917-1918
  12. Unititled [William Vollenweider in WWI Uniform] - Photograph, Black-and-White

    Unititled [William Vollenweider in WWI Uniform], c. 1918. Black and white photograph depicts a full-view of William Vollenweider wearing his World War I uniform and boots. He holds an officer's cap (2024.021.016) in his left hand. He stands on a grass lawn in the center left foreground. A tree or shrub fills the left side of the photograph, laundry haning lines are erected behind him to the right of the image, and three houses are visible in the ...

    Record Type: Photo

    Untitled [William Vollenweider in WWI Uniform], c. 1918
  13. Untitled [Brad Baruh in U.S. Navy Uniform] - Photograph, Black-and-White

    Untitled [Brad Baruh in U.S. Navy Uniform], c. 1940-1960. Black and white photograph shows Brad Baruh wearing a U.S. Navy uniform standing outdoors in front of a naval battery gun. Eucalyptus trees and part of a wooden structure are visible in the background.

    Record Type: Photo

    Untitled [Brad Baruh in U.S. Navy Uniform]
  14. Untitled [William Vollenweider in WWI Uniform] - Photograph, Black-and-White

    Untitled [William Vollenweider in WWI Uniform], c. 1918. Black and white photograph shows William Vollenweider in a World War I uniform standing at center. Vollenweider, visible from the waist up, wears a US Army issue jacket (2024.021.014) and officer's insignia cap (2024.021.016). A WWI US Victory medal (2024.021.003) is pinned to his proper right breast pocket. Behind him at left, a house with a brick foundation and paneled second floor is vis...

    Record Type: Photo

    Untitled [William Vollenweider in WWI Uniform], c. 1918
  15. Untitled [William Vollenweider in WWI Uniform] - Photograph, Black-and-White

    Untitled [William Vollenweider in WWI Uniform], c. 1918. Black and white photograph shows William Vollenweider in a World War I uniform standing at center. Vollenweider, visible from the waist up, wears a US Army issue jacket (2024.021.014). A WWI US Victory medal (2024.021.003) is pinned to his proper right breast pocket. Behind him at left, a house with a brick foundation and paneled second floor is visible. To the right, a wooden exterior stai...

    Record Type: Photo

    Untitled [William Vollenweider in WWI Uniform], c. 1918
  16. US Air Force Bombardment Squadron Souvenir Cap, c. 1953-1982 - Cap

    US Airforce Souvenir Baseball Cap, c. 1953-1993. Polyester baseball cap is black throughout except for front center section which is white. White section has an image of an airplane with "731st / BOMB SQDN. (L-NA) / B-26" printed above it and "Invader" printed below, all in red letters. Back of hat is comprised of a plastic mesh. Adjustable cap has two black plastic bands with knobs and holes beneath half-circle opening.

    Record Type: Object

    US Air Force Bombardment Squadron Souvenir Cap, c. 1953-1982
  17. US Air Force Dress Service Cap, c. 1952-1982 - Cap, Service

    US Air Force Dress Service Cap, c. 1952-1982. Dark blue wool service cap worn by Allan R. Brown while in the USAF and/or USAF Reserves. Cap has a flat round top that is higher at front. Front of cap has a black felt bill with white embroidery of clouds and lightning with a black leather band just above it affixed with two silver-colored decorative buttons at each end. There is a dark blue ribbed cloth band between bill and twill wool top. At...

    Record Type: Object

    Officer's Service Cap to US Air Force Reserves Uniform, c. 1970-1982
  18. US Air Force Dress Shirt, c. 1952-1982 - Shirt, Dress

    US Air Force Dress Shirt, c. 1952-1982. Collared light blue-colored cotton/polyester short-sleeve dress shirt has two breast pockets with button-flap closures and a five-button closure down the front. Buttons are clear plastic.

    Record Type: Object

    Dress Shirt to US Air Force Uniform, c. 1950-1982
  19. US Air Force Dress Shirt, c. 1952-1982 - Shirt, Dress

    US Air Force Dress Shirt, c. 1952-1982. Collared light blue-colored cotton/polyester long-sleeve dress shirt has a single breast pocket on proper left breast and a six-button closure down the front. Buttons are clear plastic and a spare button is attached below other buttons .

    Record Type: Object

    Dress Shirt to US Air Force Uniform, c. 1952-1982
  20. US Air Force Dress Uniform Jacket, c. 1952-1982 - Coat, Suit

    US Air Force Dress Uniform Jacket, c. 1952-1982. Long blue-colored wool jacket has two pleated chest pockets with button flaps, two straight lower front pockets with button flaps, an interior straight chest pocket with horizontal opening on proper right, epaulet straps secured with buttons beneath the collar and a four-button front closure. All buttons are pewter-colored metal with embossed eagle. There is dark blue-colored ribbon banding 3" a...

    Record Type: Object

    Jacket to US Air Force Reserves Uniform, c. 1970-1982
  21. US Air Force Regulation Rain Coat, c. 1950-1982 - Raincoat

    US Air Force Regulation Rain Coat, c. 1950-1982. Dark blue nylon/rayon long raincoat has a three-hidden-button closure, long sleeves, a split at center back bottom below waist, epaulet straps secured with buttons beneath notched collar, small flaps with buttons at wrists and two large pockets at waist with vertical side openings.

    Record Type: Object

    US Air Force Uniform Regulation Rain Coat, c. 1950-1982
  22. US Air Force Service Cap, c. 1950-1982 - Cap, Service

    US Air Force Service Cap, c. 1950-1982. Dark blue wool service cap worn by Allan R. Brown while in the USAF or USAF Reserves. Cap has a flat round top that is higher at front. Front of cap has a black leather bill with a black leather band just above it affixed with two silver-colored decorative buttons at each end. There is a dark blue ribbed cloth band between bill and twill wool top. At front in center of fabric is a black-painted metal g...

    Record Type: Object

    US Air Force Uniform Officers Service Cap, c. 1950-1952
  23. US Air Force Service Cap Cover, c. 1950-1982 - Cover, Hat

    US Air Force Service Cap Cover, c. 1950-1982. Worn by Allan R. Brown while in the USAF or USAF Reserves. Dark blue water repellent cap cover is made of nylon and rayon fabric. Cover has a flat round top with a vertical 2" band of fabric at side with an elastic hem at bottom of band. Used to cover Allan R. Brown's officer's service cap in the rain.

    Record Type: Object

    US Air Force Uniform Raincover for Officer's Service Cap, c. 1950-1982
  24. US Airforce Souvenir Baseball Cap, c. 1953-1993 - Cap

    US Airforce Souvenir Baseball Cap, c. 1953-1993. Polyester baseball cap is dark blue throughout except for front center section which is white. White section has an image of an airplane with "731st BOMB SQUADRON (L-NA)" printed below it. Adjustable cap has two dark-blue plastic bands with knobs and holes beneath half-circle opening.

    Record Type: Object

    US Air Force 731st Bombardment Squadron Souvenir Cap, c. 1953-1982
  25. US Airforce Uniform Belt, c. 1952-1982 - Belt

    US Airforce Uniform Belt, c. 1952-1982. Blue cotton belt has a silver-plated brass buckle and end cap. End slides through buckle and secures with tension knob. Worn by Allan R. Brown during the Korean War.

    Record Type: Object

    US Air Force Uniform Belt, c. 1950-1952

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