WWI USAS Cap of 1st Lieut. Creagh M. Heydecker, Reportedly of 91st Aero Squadron 1918-19

This is a World War I United States Air Service cap originally belonging to 1st Lieutenant Creagh M. Heydecker, reportedly of the 91st Aero Squadron. Heydecker was a Columbia graduate who served overseas in France with the American Expeditionary Forces from November 6, 1918 until April 16, 191The cap has a single bar and a winged propeller insignia upon the left side. There is a French maker mark inside the lining, as well as oval C, M and H initial plates.

Circa 1918-1919.

No size tag but probably 7 1/2; laid flat (in half) the hat measures roughly 10-7/8" by 5-3/8"; propeller insignia: 1-5/8" by 7/8".

Wool, leather liner, plated brass insignia.

Bendable prongs on plate.

Beviere, 11, Rue Nationale, TOURS.

This is from a WWI United States Air Service uniform and headgear collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. CON-RLB-VAEJX14 LEGEX4/14 SEJJX6/14

7+ (Very Fine+): The hat has some small spots of light wear to the outside and the piping with a few loose threads at the top; some spots of moderate wear to the leather liner only.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.