WWII Garrison Cap & Fort Bragg Midwinter Dance Invitation - 1942 Militaria

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$125 · Offered by eBay

​A rare, tangible window into the home-front social life of a WWII soldier. ​This listing features a classic WWII US Army Garrison Cap with the signature scarlet red piping of the Field Artillery. What makes this piece truly remarkable is the included historical document: an original invitation from The Fourth Field Artillery Bn. for a "Midwinter Dance" held on Saturday, January 24, 1942. ​Why This is a Must-Have Piece of History: ​The Perfect Pairing: It is rare to find a service cap still accompanied by personal ephemera from the same unit. This invitation places the cap at a specific moment in time—just seven weeks after the attack on Pearl Harbor. ​Fort Bragg Heritage: The dance was held at the "Motorized and Animal Drawn Service Club" at Fort Bragg, N.C. This captures a unique era when the Army was still transitioning from horse-drawn (animal-drawn) artillery to fully motorized units. ​Artillery Distinction: The scarlet red piping is vibrant and correctly signifies the Field Artillery branch. The cap itself is the standard khaki summer/transitional weight fabric used throughout the war. ​Museum-Quality Context: The invitation includes the unit's crest—a shield with crossed cannons—and mentions "Admission by card only," emphasizing the formal nature of military social life during the mobilization for war. ​Condition: The cap shows an authentic vintage patina with minor signs of wear consistent with age. The invitation has gentle toning and crisp text, preserving the elega

• Year: 1942
• Condition: Very Good

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