US SAW Era US Army Infantry Hat Insignia, Co.M, 71st Infantry
This item is listed for historical interest only. It was listed on our site previously but has been sold and is no longer available for purchase.
Sold for: $65.00

Original era manufacture. Gilded brass enlisted hat insignia for Company M, 71st New York Infantry. Screwpost back, Measuring 50 mm in width. Sent to Cuba in May 1898, they supported the Rough Riders during their famous charge, and later were engaged during the battles around Santiago. All the while armed with single-shot, black powder 45-70 rifles, with their Spanish opponents being equipped with modern magazine fed, smokeless powder Mausers. One source states that Company M was the Color Company.