Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice Philippine-American / Moro Rebellion era Model 1902 peaked visor in Navy blue. The visor was worn by a member of the US Army 8th Infantry Regiment, Company H. The M1902 replaced the earlier M1895 pattern. This was the U.S. Army's second example of a visor cap after leaving the traditional kepi design. Like the M1895, it is made of wool, and has a leather visor bound with patent leather, lined on the underside with lacquered paper. It does not have the 1 ¾” band going around the cap, and retains a patent leather shin strap retained by gilded brass federal regulation general service buttons.

The inside lining is in wonderful condition and still retains a lovely polished black cotton appearance. The leather liner is complete and in great condition, however there is some minor thread loss towards the rear. The top of the lining still retains a complete and legible makers mark:

LOUIS E. STILZ & BRO.
COMPANY
MANUFACTURERS
OF
SOCIETY
AND
MILITARY
GOODS
153 & 155 N. FOURTH ST.
PHILADA.

This company was known widely for their manufacture and sale of uniforms, regalia, costumes, armor, paraphernalia, flags, banners, badges, jewels and such other merchandise and supplies as is used by military, naval, theatrical, and fraternal organizations and societies, or the members thereof. They operated out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from 1885 to 1936.

This is a wonderful example with very minor moth nips present. It would be extremely difficult to upgrade from this one! Comes more than ready for further research and display.