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RMS Lusitania sailor's cap tally
RMS Lusitania sailor's cap tally
Titles: RMS Lusitania sailor's cap tally (Supplied title)
Description: Sailor's hatband or cap tally worn aboard the R.M.S. Lusitania. A cap tally is a black ribbon worn tied around a sailor's cap which indicates the name of the sailor's ship, in this case the "RMS LUSITANIA". The tally is embellished with embroidered British and American flags. On May 7, 1915, during World War I, the Lusitania was torpedoed and sunk by a German U-boat, killing 1,198 passengers and crew.
Dates
- Not earlier than 1907 - Not later than 1915 (Service dates of the R.M.S. Lusitania.) (Use)
Identifiers
- Accession Number: 68.1.1
Holding Type: 3D Objects
Quantity: 1 item
Format
- Content Category: artifacts
Measurements
- 43 1/2 inches length
- 1 1/4 inches width
Subjects
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RMS Lusitania sailor's cap tally