| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL/22008.003 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Headdress |
| Physical description | Cotton |
| Location | Main Bld: Peacekeeping & Recent Conflicts Gallery: Vietnam Gallery area: Intro |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Date made | c 1984-1985 |
| Conflict |
Period 1980-1989 United Nations Truce Supervision Organization (UNTSO) 1948 - United Nations Disengagement Force (UNDOF) 1974 - |
United nations cap : Major Michael John Prain, United Nations Truce Supervision Organisation (UNTSO), Observer Group Golan (OGG)
Description
United Nations blue unlined soft cotton 'Castro style' cap with a stiffened peak. The crown is constructed in three sections. The front section folds back above the peak and bears an embroidered United Nations badge. There is pair of blue painted metal eyelets for ventilation on either side of the crown.
History / Summary
Worn by Major Michael Prain as a member of the Observer Group Golan (OGG), part of the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization (UNTSO), in 1985.