Uniform item is a copy of a combation hat worn by Beatrice Truitt, USN, the first woman line officer to be selected to the rank of Captain. She was promoted in 1968. All uniform items were donated by her twin sister, Bernice Truitt per her mother’s (Mrs. J.M. Truitt) wishes. This combination cover was provided to complete the uniform donated. The orginial combination hat was cut up to make a framed decoration in Mrs. J. M. Truit's (mother) home.