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Metadata
Object Name |
Cap, Field |
Subject |
Military Military Uniforms Personal Effects |
Category |
10: Unclassifiable Artifacts |
Sub-category |
Need to Classify |
Accession Number |
1978.084.002 |
Donor |
Robert Nelson |
Description |
R.C.A.F. Field Cap - replaced wedge cap - no longer in use - blue wool serge - black straw for ventilation on inside & fancier thread band on the outside - on top of that is a removable black band (taken off during warm weather) - narrow black strap is removable & has a slot each side for button - 2 small holes each side (metal) - hard brim (black) - inside lower edge is a leather sweatband - inside hat reads "Wm Scully Ltd Cap General Service (Airman) Sept 59 22N-22-738 - Approximately 14.3 cm from peak to brim - round stiffening to keep cap upright. Badge has a crown - eagle with wings outspread - banner reads "Royal Canadian Air Force - circle reads "Per Aroua Ad Astra." (Through difficulties to the stars.) |
Accession number |
1978.084 |