Archive Record
Metadata
Catalog Number |
A2011.879.38 |
Object Name |
Hat |
Scope & Content |
Boonie Hat worn by Capt. Sarah Noyes, West Point Grad, Iraq and Afghanistan Vet. Boonie hat derives from Vietnam. A bush hat, worn by elite troops in deep jungles where helmets would not be of much use. Sarah's unit in Iraq was issued Boonie hats but her Company Commander would not allow any head gear but hte kevlar helmet. (Info. from Mike Kennedy.) |
Title |
Boonie hat From Iraq |
Collection |
Military |
Accession number |
A2011.879.38 |
Received date |
05/24/2011 |
Lexicon category |
3: Personal Artifacts |
Catalog date |
2012-11-09 |