Item Description
Original Item. One-of-a-Kind. This is a very nice condition U.S. Army Infantry Officer's M1902 visor cap in very dark blue, intended to be worn by Officers for dress and parade occasions. This example is particularly well made, with the officer's front insignia FULLY HAND EMBROIDERED in gold and silver bullion. Even the E PLURIBUS UNUM motto is embroidered. Officer's caps were usually privately purchased, and this officer apparently had a lot to spend. The cap is named twice on the interior to Captain and later Colonel W. G. Johnson, JT Staff.
The cap features a patent leather covered visor with hand embroidered acorns & leaves. The brown leather sweatband is stitched to the body of the hat, and is in excellent condition, with a size stamp for 7 1/8. The crown of the cap is lined with purple fabric, and is marked as follows:
ASSOCIATED MILITARY STORES
CHICAGO-NEW YORK
FT. BENNING
The markings are in gold paint, and have very little wear. The front of the cap bears the correct gold U.S. Army Insignia, with a gold bullion adjustable chinstrap with two U.S. Army side buttons. The cap has the correct gold bands around the body for an officer, with an "Infantry Blue" central band, the "Branch of Service" color for infantry.
No major moth issues to report, the hat is sound, not crushed or broken. Really an excellent example. Comes ready for further research and display!
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