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Clothing Accessories
Clothing and Accessories
Men's Clothing
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Headwear ➔ Military Cap
Identifier:
116553Description:
This service cap, also known as a forage cap, is from the United States Army of the United States Armed Forces. It was worn around 1895.This forage cap is made of navy blue wool and is Model 1895. According to museum records, it was worn by a member of the cavalry.
Date:
circa 1895Materials:
WoolDimensions:
2"" h 6"" w 10"" dCurrent Location Status:
In StorageCollection Tier:
Tier 2Links:
http://www.sil.si.edu/smithsoniancontributions/HistoryTechnology/pdf_lo/SSHT-0030.pdfRelated Entity:
United States Army (is related to)The United States Army is a service branch of the United States Armed Forces that specializes in ground-based offensive and defensive warfare. The mission of the United States Army is to fight and win our Nation's wars, by providing prompt, sustained, land dominance, across the full range of military operations and the spectrum of conflict, in support of combatant commanders.The United States Army we know today has roots that can be traced back to the Continental Army which was formed in 1775 during the American Revolutionary War. After the War, The Congress of the Confederation officially created the United States Army in 1784 to replace the disbanded Continental Army. The United States Army is the largest military branch of the armed forces in which participates in disputes worldwide today through preserving peace and security and providing for the defense of the United States.
