Original U.S. Spanish American War Army 1st Infantry Regiment M1895 Forage Cap - Size 6 ⅞
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Original Item. Only One Available. This is a well-worn Spanish American War forage with a badge for Company I of the 1st Infantry Regiment, which fought valiantly at the Battle of Santiago in Cuba, and at Samar in the Philippines in 1901. The cap is in good overall condition with a few flaws. This was the U.S. Army's first transition to a visor cap after leaving the traditional kepi design.
The cap is made of dark blue wool with enameled leather visor bound with patent leather, and a tarred leather chinstrap held in place by 2 gold gilt federal regulation eagle buttons. The cap retains most of its russet brown leather sweatband, and there are areas of loss from where parts were torn out. There is a Size sticker for 6 ⅞ and on the black silk lining is a maker’s stamp that is now too worn and oxidized to make out. The 1st Infantry badge is affixed to the front of the cap via a screwback which is visible on the interior. Due to the organization of the military during this period, this badge could also have been worn by a national guard member of a 1st infantry regiment of a specific state. There is scattered moth tracking across the crown, and the crown itself appears to have areas where there is no stiffening, but it should look fine for display.
A lovely overall example, ready for display.
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