A small version of the gold Army Officer's cap badge was worn on the beret.Īside from the dress uniform, the WASP had several other outfits to choose from. Optional command disks could be worn on the shoulder epaulets. WASP silver wings were worn on the chest, along with the wing and prop insignia and gold "W.A.S.P." insignia on the lapels. On the dress uniform, WASP wore the Army Air Corps HQ patch on the left shoulder. A black shoulder purse and a gray overcoat complete the outfit. Uniforms were made of Santiago Blue wool and included the dress beret. AAF Regulation 40-9, dated February 14, 1944, states that the WASP dress uniform will consist of: Jacket, Skirt, White shirt, Black tie, Beret, Shoes (either plain black pumps or black oxfords), Hose, and Gloves. Although the WASPs, Women Airforce Service Pilots, were not an actual branch of the military, but civilian contractors, they still had to wear uniforms.
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