Cap, Garrison, Officer, US Navy, Ens. Herbert Coggin, USS Alkes
Genuine WWII US Navy officer's garrison cap, retaining its original cap badge (hallmarked Sterling and featuring gold-filled anchors) along with its Ensign rank insignia. This type was designed for the dress blue uniform.
Very good overall condition. Size corresponds to 7. Name Coggin H.L. has been inked inside.
Herbert Lee Coggin was born on December 1st, 1923 in Springfied, Missouri. He graduated as an Ensign in 1944 and went on to serve with the crew of the USS Alkes (AK-110). He passed away on March 6, 2022.
https://www.meadorsfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Herbert-Lee-Coggin?obId=24196775
https://fr.findagrave.com/memorial/237341740/herbert-lee-coggin
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