Original U.S. Pre-WWI Pennsylvania National Guard WI Infantry M1902 Visor by The McClilley & Co.
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Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice Philippine-American / Moro Rebellion era Model 1902 peaked visor in Navy blue. The visor was worn by a member of the Pennsylvania National Guard as indicated by the Keystone on the cap insignia. Above this is WI, which we’ve been unable to identify. The M1902 replaced the earlier M1895 pattern. This was the U.S. Army's second example of a visor cap after leaving the traditional kepi design. Like the M1895, it is made of wool, and has a leather visor bound with patent leather, lined on the underside with lacquered paper. It does have the lovely infantry blue band going around the cap, and retains a patent leather shin strap retained by gilded brass federal regulation general service buttons.
The inside lining is in wonderful condition and still retains a lovely polished black cotton appearance. The sweatband is entirely absent. The top of the lining still retains a complete and legible makers mark:
THE
MCCLILLEY
& CO.
COLUMBUS OHIO
This company was known for their manufacture and sale of uniforms civic and military use.
This is a wonderful example with very minor moth nips present. Comes ready for further research and display.
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