Original U.S. Navy “Baseball Cap” For Admiral Samuel Gravely - First African American to Serve On a Fighting Ship as an Officer, First to Command a Navy ship, First Fleet Commander, and First to Become a Flag Officer Military Flare Guns however the attachment straps on

however the attachment straps on the top of the shako are still present

ports and bridges in northern France and along the English Channel coastline

and had the back panel repainted

Marked with Crown over G

It was then smoothed out but was not refinished

Original U.S. Navy “Baseball Cap” For Admiral Samuel Gravely - First African American to Serve On a Fighting Ship as an Officer, First to Command a Navy ship, First Fleet Commander, and First to Become a Flag Officer Military Flare Guns however the attachment straps onOriginal Item: Only One Available. This baseball cap is a fascinating item from the Vietnam War era, specifically from the US Navy's working uniform. It is an excellent example of the caps worn by sailors during this time. We acquired it from a small private museum collection along with an old tag that attributes it to Admiral Samuel Gravely. Samuel Lee Gravely Jr. was an exceptional officer in the United States Navy. He was known for breaking down