4668 a
Uniform, Military WWII Cap
1943 Approximate
World War II Uniform Army Cap. Material: textile, leather, metal. Size: 17" diameter x 5" H., bill size 2" W. x 7 1/2" L. Description: olive green wool crown, brown leather bill, brown leather strap strap extends around front of cap attached on each side by a gold button stamped with army insignia; inside identification card: "James A. Gutknecht - Organization: 95th A.F.A., Regiment: 5th Div.." and "Size 7 1/4" and "100% Wool". Part of U.S. Army Uniform, #4668a (cap), #4669 (cap), #4670 (overcoat), #4685 (jacket).
Waseca County Military. WWII. Worn by James Gutknecht, Private 1st Class.He served from March 1942 - Oct 1945. He fought in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes, Central Europe. He was awarded the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater Medal.