USS West Virginia Pearl Harbor Survivors hat worn by Ck2 George Francis Bland

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A USS West Virginia Pearl Harbor Survivors hat with two pins worn by Ck2c George Francis Bland. 2024.46.1.1: The Lancaster Uniform Manufacturing Company men’s size 7 ½ garrison cap is primarily constructed from polyester and wool. The cap’s fabric is white and navy blue with navy blue embroidered text on both sides. The crown of the cap is navy blue and the side panels are white with gold piping along the edges. The embroidered text on the proper left side panel of the cap reads [U.S.S. West Virginia / Pearl Harbor Survivors]. The embroidered text on the proper right side panel of the cap reads [B.B. 48], the hull number of the USS West Virginia. A white, circular, Pearl Harbor Survivors Association logo patch is sewn to the cap just behind the front fold.

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