United States Maritime Commission Cadet Corps and Merchant Marine Academy Headwear
Title
United States Maritime Commission Cadet Corps and Merchant Marine Academy Headwear
Description
Since its institution in 1938, the United States Maritime Commission Cadet Corps and its successors have worn a variety of headwear. This collection details the hats and caps, and their allied insignia over time.
Collection Items
Hat - Garrison (Denim), United States Merchant Marine Academy Cadet Corps, Cadet-Midshipman
Ca. 1946-1947.This garrison hat was issued from November 1946 through at most Spring 1974. In Fall 1974, it was replaced with a ballcap. It was worn with dungarees and chambray work-shirts. Photographs show it with both the midshipman anchor and…
Hat - Garrison (White), United States Maritime Commission Cadet Corps, Cadet-Midshipman
Ca. 1943. Also known as an "aviation cap."
