This fez is made of red felt. The letters stitched on here are yellow and say 'AHEPA District Governor District 18. In the center is an AHEPA symbol of a wreath and eagle, a blue cross and two crossed swords. Attached to the top of the fez is a yellow tassel.

AHEPA (American Hellenic Education Progressive Association) is a Greek-American organization founded in 1922 to promote Hellenism, education, and responsiblity. It helped Greek assimilate into American society.

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