Original U.S. Indian Wars Cavalry Model 1889 Black Felt Campaign Hat by P. Herst of Philadelphia Military Audio It bears original stampings on

It bears original stampings on the right side of the receiver of:

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as no gun has yet been found with a higher number

Deliberately made with short wood fore end to fit into a leather saddle scabbard on the dragoons left hand side

This is a neat example of a genuine USGI Great War helmet from a well known infantry regiment of the US army

Original U.S. Indian Wars Cavalry Model 1889 Black Felt Campaign Hat by P. Herst of Philadelphia Military Audio It bears original stampings onOriginal Item: Only One Available. Black Fur felt has single rows of bound brim stitching indicating a later specimen. This black felt hat became symbolic of the Army on the western frontier and today is one of the most highly prized pieces of military headgear. It has a brim measuring approx 2. 5 inches wide. The crown measures approx 5 high. This hat comes complete with a crossed swords Cavalry insignia with letter B below. Interior has a leather