MTMH017 U.S. Navy Dixie Cup

Despite the unflattering nicknames and occasional abuse, the white hat has gained high status over the generations - it has become a symbol of the Navy. The Dixie Cup is so recognizable that Hollywood uses it as a prop in movie scenes shot in train stations, bus stations and airports. The sailors shaped them to suit their own characteristics, and most had at least half a dozen at any one time!