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Women's US Army Service beret worn by Brigadier General Hazel Johnson-Brown

Custom Hat Corporation, American1980

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Washington, D.C., United States

Black US Army Nurse's dress uniform beret and insignia pin worn by Brigadier General Hazel Johnson-Brown. The black felt beret (a) is formed with a crease along the proper right side; the crease is deepest near the center back. The interior of the crown is lined in buckram and a black ribbon hat band. A US Army gold insignia pin (b) is attached with a double-pinback to the center front of the beret. An empty single hole with a metal grommet is on the beret below the pin.

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  • Title: Women's US Army Service beret worn by Brigadier General Hazel Johnson-Brown
  • Creator: Custom Hat Corporation, American
  • Date Created: 1980
  • Physical Dimensions: H x W x D (On Form): 6 1/2 x 7 1/2 x 8 1/2 in. (16.5 x 19.1 x 21.6 cm)
  • Subject Keywords: Women, United States--History--1969-2001, Clothing and dress, Vietnam War, 1961-1975, Military
  • Medium: wool and metal
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

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