29.82.2

Uniform, Fire Department Cap

1950 Approximate

Waseca Fire Department Uniform Cap. Material: textile, leather, metal. Size: 8" W. x 10 1/2" L. x 3 1/2" H. Description: navy blue felted wool crown with two metal eyelet vents on each side; cord and laurel wreath with printing "H. & L." (hook and ladder) stitched across crown front; black patent leather visor; black patent leather hat band extends around front of crown attached on each side by a silver tone button with raised "F.D."; black cotton lining; brown leather sweatband; printed information inside crown: "The American Uniform Company, Inc. New York". Waseca Fire Department uniform cap.

Waseca City Services - Fire Department. Worn by donor & his father, John G. Rietfort, in parades. Both men were members of the Waseca Fire Department.