Original U.S. Army Spanish American War New York State Issue M1895 Medical Corps Enlisted Forage Cap Vintage Signs used to hold the bolt

used to hold the bolt in forward position

They were made for and used by the British Army as a basic pocket watch for officers

Measures 19” tall with a 10” diameter at the top

The wire cutter is marked USMC HKP 1945 and is fully functional

The pommel of this bayonet shows it was matched to rifle is marked 99320

Original U.S. Army Spanish American War New York State Issue M1895 Medical Corps Enlisted Forage Cap Vintage Signs used to hold the boltOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a size 7 1 8 U. S. Army Regulation Model 1895 enlisted forage cap. This was the U. S. Army's first transition to a visor cap after leaving the traditional kepi design as worn from the 1850s early 1890s. This cap was very shortlived, being replaced by the more commonly encountered Model 1902 just seven years later. Made of dark blue wool with enameled leather visor bound and a tarred leather chinstrap. The cap