Original U.S. Army Spanish American War New York State Issue M1895 Medical Corps Enlisted Forage Cap Vintage Signs an immensely interesting Military item

an immensely interesting Military item of Italian heritage

The wire cutter is marked USMC HKP 1945 and is fully functional

Year of Manufacture: circa 1756

The base plate is loose but it will not fall off the mine

starring Gregory Peck

Original U.S. Army Spanish American War New York State Issue M1895 Medical Corps Enlisted Forage Cap Vintage Signs an immensely interesting Military itemOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a size 7 1 8 U. S. Army Regulation Model 1895 enlisted forage cap. This was the U. S. Army's first transition to a visor cap after leaving the traditional kepi design as worn from the 1850s early 1890s. This cap was very shortlived, being replaced by the more commonly encountered Model 1902 just seven years later. Made of dark blue wool with enameled leather visor bound and a tarred leather chinstrap. The cap