WWII United States Waves Officer Garrison Sidecap

A WAVES garrison side cap, maker marked Tartaglia Philadelphia with Navy Officers insignia pin back in sterling and Lieutenant Junior Grade Rank (clutch back) in excellent condition no moth.
Size measures 10" front to back.

WAVES was the bacronym for the Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service, the World War II women's branch of the United States Naval Reserve. It was established on 21 July 1942.

Code: 52591