Original U.S. WWI Model 1911 Campaign Hat with Infantry Hat Cord - Dated 1917 Percusion Muskets Graduated from the Army Industrial

Graduated from the Army Industrial College in 1940

E-2 was victim of a violent explosion and fire on 15 January 1916 when hydrogen gas ignited during conditions of severe battery testing

Barings had greatly expanded its resources

A great example of an authentic WWI "Doughboy" helmet shell from the 37th Engineer Battalion

and then updated to an M1887 Vetterli-Vitali magazine system

Original U.S. WWI Model 1911 Campaign Hat with Infantry Hat Cord - Dated 1917 Percusion Muskets Graduated from the Army IndustrialOriginal Items: Only Ones Available. This is a very nice example of an M1911 Campaign Hat with blue infantry Hat Cord. This is an excellent example of what a U. S. Army infantryman would have worn during the Great War. The hat is offered in good condition considering it is well over 100 years old! The fine fur felt is excellent, but does have moth nips peppered throughout. The original crown band ribbon is intact, but the original leather chinstrap