{"product_id":"original-u-s-spanish-american-war-army-1st-infantry-regiment-m1895-forage-cap-size-6","title":"Original U.S. Spanish American War Army 1st Infantry Regiment M1895 Forage Cap - Size 6 ⅞","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely overall example, ready for display.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45146453049413,"sku":"ONJR26MYMF083","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/000E3A26-7F48-4C42-B6FA-F0FA12415DC8.jpg?v=1781286535","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-spanish-american-war-army-1st-infantry-regiment-m1895-forage-cap-size-6","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}