World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945 -- Germany; Germany; Germany -- Politics and government -- 20th century; National socialism; Military uniforms; Germany. Luftwaffe; Germany. Luftwaffe -- Uniforms
After World War I and the signing of the Treaty of Versailles, Germany was only allowed a small military force. In 1933, the National Socialist German Workers Party came to power and the infamous Third Reich was born. Two years later, the Treaty...
Founded in the United States in 1912, Juliette Gordon Low began the Girl Scouts based upon Sir Robert Baden-Powell’s Boy Scouts and Girl Guides program in England. Now in 90 countries, 3.6 million Girl Scouts explore the world around them...
Military uniforms; Uniforms; United States. Army. Women's Army Corps; 1960s; Women soldiers; World War, 1939-1945 -- Participation, Female
During the 1960s, some women looked to the army for job opportunities and careers. The Women’s Army Corps (WAC) began after the United States entered World War II in 1942. Most women worked in administration, communication and health care fields...
Military uniforms; Uniforms World War 1914-1918; World War, 1914-1918 -- Women; United States. Navy -- Women -- History
During World War I, about 11,275 women served in the Naval Reserve. Female Yeoman, often called Yeomanettes, joined approximately 1500 women serving in the Navy Nurse Corps when the war ended in 1918. Yeomanettes served mostly as secretaries and...
Military uniforms; Uniforms; United States. Navy; United States. Navy--Uniforms; 1950s
This 1950s Navy uniform includes a hat, shirt, jeans and belt. It was for everyday wear instead of formal events requiring a dress uniform. The United States Navy first allowed seamen to wear denim trousers in 1901. From white sailor suits to...
This particular uniform is a bogu, or armor, for Kendo, a form of Japanese fencing. Kendo, literally translated to "the way of the sword," is a modern resemblance to the fighting of the samurai warriors. From the 8th century, Kenjutsu,...
National Association of the Boy Scouts of Nippon; Boy Scouts of Japan -- History; Uniforms
The Boy Scout movement spread to Japan in 1913 and the Federation of Boy Scouts of Japan was formed in 1922. Due to the war, the Federation was dissolved but scouting continued to be an important pastime. After the war in 1946 the National...
Baseball was still a new sport when some young boy wore this outfit in the early 20th century. This uniform of wool shirt, knickers and cap were durable but probably uncomfortable in the summer heat. Kids have been playing stick ball for centuries....
Cricket; Cricket -- Equipment and supplies; Sports uniforms; Uniforms; Games -- England; Games -- Australia; Games -- New Zealand; Games -- India
Cricket is a sport that is played throughout the world. It is most popular in England, Australia, New Zealand and India. Although it seems similar to baseball, in that it requires a bat and ball, the rules are different and much more complicated....
Clothing and dress; 18th century; United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783; United States--History--Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775
Breeches are knee-length pants popularly worn by men during the 18th century. These were most likely part of a Revolutionary War uniform for a soldier in the Continental Army.
World War, 1914-1918; Germany; Germany -- Politics and government -- 20th century; Military uniforms; Helmets; Prussia (Germany) -- History
Nothing stands out more in the history of military uniforms than the spiked helmet, or pickelhaube, which literally means "pimple hat." The pickelhaube was originally part of Prussian military headgear. The Prussian King, Friedrich...
Military uniforms; Uniforms; 19th century; United States. Army
Celebrate the United States! A young, dancing Uncle Sam entertained audiences about 1900 in this costume. The figure Uncle Sam would gain greater recognition as a symbol of the United States during World War I and World War II.
United States. Navy -- Women; World War 1939-1945; Military uniforms
WAVES were "Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service." During World War II, President Roosevelt created this special division of the Navy shore jobs so that more men would be available for combat. Unlike earlier conflicts when women...
Girl Scouts of the United States of America; First aid; Handbooks, manuals, etc.; 1920s
When Juliette Gordon Low founded the Girl Scouts in 1912, the first uniforms were blue and their handbook was "How Girls Can Help Their Country." The Girl Scouts were organized around a set of principles known as the "Girl Scout...
Fencing; Fencing--Equipment and supplies; Uniforms; Sports uniforms; Clothing and dress
The Olympic Games featured fencing in the first modern Olympics in 1896. Even though the épée and foil (fencing blades) are dulled, competitors follow a set of rules or conventions as if the blades were sharp. Unlike the dramatic action-packed...
Toys; Mechanical toys; Motorcycles; World War, 1939-1945; Germany; Germany -- Politics and government -- 1918-1933; Nazis; Hitler-Jugend; 1930s; World War, 1939-1945 -- Children; National socialism
German citizens, frustrated by ineffective government and the Great Depression, struggled during the 1930s with high unemployment and poverty. In a climate of unrest, German toy manufacturers responded by making military toys that reflected...
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865; Soldiers -- United States -- History -- 19th century; Soldiers; United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865; United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Equipment and supplies;
The Civil War Soldier did not have a lot of space, so what little personal items he could carry had to be small. The “housewife” is a small sewing kit the soldier could use to repair his uniform while on campaign. To help keep clean, the mirror...
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865; Soldiers -- United States -- History -- 19th century; Soldiers; United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865; United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Equipment and supplies; Military...
During the U.S. Civil War the normal cap issued by the Federal Government was called a forage cap. The kepi was a fancier version of that. These were usually purchased by the soldier using his own money. Some uniquely uniformed units wore the kepi...
