Original U.S. Spanish American War M1895 Army 2nd Infantry Regiment Enlisted Forage Cap Spanish Military Equipment and rugged construction

and rugged construction

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

The front left visor and the rear left skirt of the helmet show damage to the metal

Combat Infantry Man's Badge

which the IJA called the infantry mortar

Original U.S. Spanish American War M1895 Army 2nd Infantry Regiment Enlisted Forage Cap Spanish Military Equipment and rugged constructionOriginal 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