Original U.S. WWI Era Punitive Expedition 9th Cavalry Regiment Private Purchase Officer’s Model 1912 Campaign Hat British Documents & Books smells clean

smells clean

Over the scabbard is a high grade leather sword cover in original worn condition

with a lovely etched 32 1/2" inch long "Pipe backed" blade

Army Vietnam Tropical Combat Uniform Board unanimously agreed that the standard OG-106 field cap delivered inadequate sun protection

This is such a wonderful grouping

Original U.S. WWI Era Punitive Expedition 9th Cavalry Regiment Private Purchase Officer’s Model 1912 Campaign Hat British Documents & Books smells cleanOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is an attractive private purchase example of the scarce Model 1912 High Crowned Campaign Hat with an Officers cord and an insignia of the 9th Cavalry regiment affixed to the front. In 1916, the 9th Cavalry was dispatched to the Mexican border to serve as part of the Pancho Villa Expedition commanded by General John "Black Jack" Pershing. The Regiment crossed the Rio Grande into Mexico and was successful in