U.S. Army Uniform Cap by Bernard Cap Co., Inc. Image: Left side of U.S. Army uniform cap.
Left side of U.S. Army uniform cap.
U.S. Army Uniform Cap by Bernard Cap Co., Inc. Image: Photograph of Earnest Gregory Jr. standing in his U.S. Army uniform, circa 1968-1971
U.S. Army Uniform Cap by Bernard Cap Co., Inc. Image: Right side of U.S. Army uniform cap.
U.S. Army Uniform Cap by Bernard Cap Co., Inc. Image: Interior of cap, showing band lining

U.S. Army Uniform Cap

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U.S. Army uniform cap worn and owned by Dr. Earnest E. Gregory Jr.

Earnest E. Gregory Jr. graduated from Union Kempsville High School in 1968. From 1968-1971 he served in the U.S. Army and served in the Vietnam War from 1969-1970. During his time of service, he won several awards including the Bronze Star, Air Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal.

Description:
Wool and polyester army green military cap.
Tag on inside of cap reads “
SIZE: 7 ‘3/8’ /
Cap, Garrison, Men’s / ‘ P/W’ Serge, AG-489, Class 4 / SP0100-95-D-0321 / NSN 8405-01-334-1501
‘55% Polyester/45% Wool’ / Dry Clean Only / ‘Pressing/Iron Temperature with steam shall be 325 (degrees sign) F + or - 6 (degrees sign) F or / use wool setting with steam. / Bernard Cap Co., Inc.”

Contrasting black lining band (likely polyester wool blend) with twill weave.

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