Original U.S. Spanish-American War Era 6th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment, “C” Company M-1895 Enlisted Forage Cap Category_Brunswick Guns without a belt frog

without a belt frog

It was released from active duty in December 1916

Scabbard is in good condition with light chips on the body

Fine condition late 19th century

Original U.S. Spanish-American War Era 6th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment, “C” Company M-1895 Enlisted Forage Cap Category_Brunswick Guns without a belt frogOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a small size, 6 regulation M1895 enlisted forage cap. This was the U. S. Army's first transition to a visor cap after leaving the traditional kepi design. Made of dark blue wool with enameled leather visor bound with patent leather, and a tarred leather chinstrap which is partially broken. Hat retains the original russet brown leather sweatband which is still solid but does have some loose stitching. Inside