Original U.S. Spanish American War M1895 Army 2nd Infantry Regiment Enlisted Forage Cap Spanish Military Equipment Engaged primarily in long-range bombardment

Engaged primarily in long-range bombardment of strategic targets after Oct 1943

The issue oiler was made of brass with a black crinkle paint finish

This is an outstanding example of the very scarce U

and rugged construction

which the IJA called the infantry mortar

Original U.S. Spanish American War M1895 Army 2nd Infantry Regiment Enlisted Forage Cap Spanish Military Equipment Engaged primarily in long-range bombardmentOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a size 7 1 8 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. Hat retains original russet brown leather sweatband which is damaged in a few places. Inside of crown is lined with black silk and maker marked