Original U.S. Spanish American War M1895 Army Artillery Enlisted Forage Cap - Size 6 3/4 NATION the 209th participated in the

the 209th participated in the India-Burma Campaign

Near unissued

This is such an arm dagger displaying a wood grip trimmed with horn on the pommel and a double edged blade of just 7" which was carried in a sheath lashed by an adjustable leather thong to the inside of the left forearm ready for use

and the lock plate and side of the barrel are both marked with serial number 283

However this makes it an excellent opportunity for further research

Original U.S. Spanish American War M1895 Army Artillery Enlisted Forage Cap - Size 6 3/4 NATION the 209th participated in theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a nice service worn size 6 3 4 marked regulation M1895 enlisted forage cap, fitted with an artillery "Crossed Cannons" badge to the front. 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 a black faux leather visor bound with patent leather, the tarred leather chinstrap and side buttons unfortunately absent. The cap retains the