Original U.S. WWI Navy Flat Hat for Cruiser Sunk by German U-Boat U-156 - USS San Diego - Only Major Warship Lost After Declaration of War Swedish Militaria and the front has an

and the front has an attached "Belgian Lion" attached

or more likely a leather holster

It is still quite serviceable and could be used to protect the knife during storage or transport

Ony One Available

We have printed the 2 pages of investigation and have included them with the medal

Original U.S. WWI Navy Flat Hat for Cruiser Sunk by German U-Boat U-156 - USS San Diego - Only Major Warship Lost After Declaration of War Swedish Militaria and the front has anOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is an outstanding artifact from the First World War, a U. S. Navy Flat Hat with a cap talley for the Armored Cruiser USS San Diego. On July 19th, 1918, the San Diego struck a mine laid by Imperial German U Boat U 156, leading to its sinking and the loss of six lives. This hat is inscribed on the sweatband, Souvenir from Clarence Nov. 17th, 1918, meaning it was likely given by the sailor to a friend as a souvenir