Original U.S. Indian Wars Spanish-American War Model 1883 - 1889 Campaign Hat - Snowflake Vents Schwarzlose MG and this is a rare

and this is a rare Private Purchase Double Action example

this is one of the rarest of the U

The button attached style NCO Schulterklappen (Shoulder flaps) have the same color piping

which are now well rounded

this is about as nice as these come

Original U.S. Indian Wars Spanish-American War Model 1883 - 1889 Campaign Hat - Snowflake Vents Schwarzlose MG and this is a rareOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great example of a Model 1883 1889 U. S. Campaign Hat as used during the later phases of the Indian War and the Spanish American War. An iconic piece of U. S. Military Headgear! The Model 1883 89 hat has air vents punched in the crown that somewhat resemble a snowflake. This example bears correct "snowflake" punched pattern vents on both sides. The brim has three lines of stitching. The hat ribbon bow is