Three US Navy Hats From The USS Aztec, USS Tarantula, And US Reserve Torpedo Flotilla
This set of hats represents 2 ships and the Reserve Torpedo Flotilla. Reserve Torpedo Flotilla consisted of torpedo boats and submarines stationed in Norfolk, VA in the early 1900's. The black hat measures approximately 7" across and "U.S. Reserve Torpedo Flotilla" sewn across the front. The 2nd hat is black with a star stitched into the top with partial name "ZTEC" across the front for the USS Aztec, a patrol yacht that served during WWI. It measures approximately 7 1/2" across and is adjustable in the back. The last hat is a burgundy colored hat with "USS Tarantula" across the front. The Tarantula was a B class Submarine commissioned in 1907. The hat measures approximately 7" across and has the initials GWH inside.
Condition
Hats have small holes, likely from insect damage. Silk and name ribbons are partially missing or tearing.
This set of hats represents 2 ships and the Reserve Torpedo Flotilla. Reserve Torpedo Flotilla consisted of torpedo boats and submarines stationed in Norfolk, VA in the early 1900's. The black hat measures approximately 7" across and "U.S. Reserve Torpedo Flotilla" sewn across the front. The 2nd hat is black with a star stitched into the top with partial name "ZTEC" across the front for the USS Aztec, a patrol yacht that served during WWI. It measures approximately 7 1/2" across and is adjustable in the back. The last hat is a burgundy colored hat with "USS Tarantula" across the front. The Tarantula was a B class Submarine commissioned in 1907. The hat measures approximately 7" across and has the initials GWH inside.
Condition
Hats have small holes, likely from insect damage. Silk and name ribbons are partially missing or tearing.
