About this object
This keepsake, preserved by his family, speaks to the quiet dignity many of the Greatest and Silent generations brought to their roles protecting our nation and their adopted communities.
Hat
American Legion Hat
Clive Pace wore this American Legion hat with pride during the 1960s, carrying forward his service in the United States Coast Guard into his civilian life. The hat represents the deep tradition of veterans honoring their service and finding community among fellow veterans, a practice that has long been central to American Legion posts throughout small towns like Stuart.
On display, main floor, Military section.
Come in and see it. Open every day, 10 AM to 3 PM. Admission: free.
| Object type | Hat |
|---|---|
| Accession no. | 2024.08.007 |
| Where to see it | Main floor, Military section |
| Provenance | Donated by John Pace |
| Catalog description | American Legion Hat worn by Clive Pace (who was in the Coast Guard) in the 1960s |
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