US Spanish American War, M1899 Campaign Hat, NGP Marked
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: $895.00
US Spanish American War, M1899 Campaign Hat, NGP Marked
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: $895.00
Original era manufacture. Drab wool felt campaign hat, which was produced in a limited quantity to answer requests by troops then serving in Cuba, forbetter ventilation and airflow in tropical climes.Dark drab wool felt, with both large brass ventilators present. The letters"NGP" are printed in silver on the wide leather sweatband. Original silk ribbon round the base of the body, with a bow on one side. Period Cavalry enlisted cap cord added by a previous owner.A very sound example with no issues beyond normal age and wear. The Pennsylvania National Guarded fielded a number of units during the SAW and Philippine Insurrection. The 10th Pennsylvania Infantry seeing considerable combat in the Philippines 1898-99.Size about a 6