Original WWI U.S. Marine Corps M1917 Dress Blue Enlisted Bell Crown Visor Cap - 6 7/8 British Military Maps arriving several days after it

arriving several days after it had been presumed missing in action

The finish is fully intact and there is very little wear

This flag is marked with a few signatures in Soho (grass writing) and with the help of the included translation we are able to piece together the following information:

The bottom picture matches the signature on the far right

which looks to have been zinc plated and then coated with aluminized paint

Original WWI U.S. Marine Corps M1917 Dress Blue Enlisted Bell Crown Visor Cap - 6 7/8 British Military Maps arriving several days after itOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a service worn U. S. Marine Corps Dress M1917 Blue "Bell Crown" visor cap, intended to be worn by Enlisted Men for dress and parade occasions. The name comes from the pronounced flare out towards the top of the cap. This cap is constructed of wool fabric stretched over a wicker inner frame. The cap features a brown leather brim, supported by pressed paper or fabric. The red piping trim was added when the