Garrison cap from a Fruit of Islam uniform

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A Fruit of Islam, size small, wool and polyester garrison cap. The cap is navy blue with white ribbon trim. A Fruit of Islam insignia is embroidered on the front right side of the crown. The insignia is white text, [FOI], with the Nation of Islam logo, a white crescent moon and star with red fill, in the center of the letter [O]. The other side of the cap is plain. Stitched to the interior seam is a manufacturer's label and a care tag. The manufacturer's label is a folded blue fabric rectangle with a white embroidered rectangular frame. Inside is white embroidered text that reads [F.O.I. UNIFORM / Made exclusively for registered / members of The Nation of Islam / Fashahnn / Chicago, Illinois].

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