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Boy's Sailor Hat

c. 1928 (Made)
Artist/Maker
Rowe (Manufacturer)
Place of origin
Gosport (Made)

This boy's sailor cap was bought in around 1928 from Rowe & Co. in Gosport. It is an example of a regulation naval duck cap and comes with an accompanying black ribbon around the brim, detailing the name of the ship. It was worn by a boy in the late 1920s, who went on to serve in the military during World War Two where he was given the military cross for valour.


Object details

Categories
Children & Childhood
Clothing
Object type
Boy's Sailor Hat
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Boy's Sailor Hat
  • Boy's Sailor Hat Ribbon
Brief description
Boy's sailor hat with accompanying ribbon, made in England in the 1920s
Credit line
Given by John Renner
Object history
This hat was worn by the donor's great grandfather.

Martin Renner was born in London in 1920. He was one of three children born to Martin and Sophie Renner. He went to school at Summerfield St. Leonard's and then to Eton College. He wanted to go to university, but these plans were interupted by WWII. He joined the 17th/21st Lancersand was awarded the military cross for valour in 1943. Afer the war he made a career in insurance, working for Lloyds of London. He lived in Hampshire until his death in 1992.
Summary
This boy's sailor cap was bought in around 1928 from Rowe & Co. in Gosport. It is an example of a regulation naval duck cap and comes with an accompanying black ribbon around the brim, detailing the name of the ship. It was worn by a boy in the late 1920s, who went on to serve in the military during World War Two where he was given the military cross for valour.
Associated objects
Collection
Young V&A Collection
Accession number
B. 388:1, 2-2012

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Record createdApril 25, 2013
Record URL
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