Donated by the family of Walter Richter, Class of 1916, this cap insignia was an essential component of the McDonogh uniform. This specific edition of the insignia with the laurels surrounding ‘McD’ was last worn circa 1915. The insignia would be worn at the center of the cadet’s cap, right above the bill, and it was given to all cadets to wear as a part of their daily uniform. Much like in the United States military, the McDonogh uniform was a distinct element of McDonogh’s military program, differentiating it from similar boarding institutions and providing a source of pride for the boy. Wearing the McDonogh uniform required significant attention to detail because shoes, buttons, and insignia all had to be polished and each article of clothing had to look crisp.
Military Cap Insignia – c.1910
