US Army garrison cap worn by Arthur Schmitt
Extent and Medium
overall: Height: 5.354 inches (13.599 cm) | Width: 11.102 inches (28.199 cm)
Archival History
The garrison cap was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2019 by Helen Schmitt, the daughter of Arthur and Meta Schmitt.
Acquisition
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, gift of Helen Schmitt
Scope and Content
The garrison cap was used by Arthur Schmitt during his three years of military service during World War II (1939-1945). The cap is part of a larger collection documenting the experiences of Arthur (Abraham) Schmitt and Meta (Miriam) Grunebaum Schmitt and their families in Germany and the United States before, during, and after World War II.
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Conditions Governing Reproduction
No restrictions on use
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Rectangular, foldable, light brown, cloth cap with a curved top.
Subjects
- Jewish soldiers--United States.
- Jewish refugees--United States.
- United States
- Germany
- German American soldiers--United States.
Genre
- Object
- Dress Accessories
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