Original U.S. Indian Wars Cavalry Model 1889 Black Felt Campaign Hat by P. Herst of Philadelphia Military Audio There is no maker mark

There is no maker mark we can see

In 1865 the company entered the Peabody rifles and carbines in Army trials

This is a neat example of a genuine USGI Great War helmet from a well known infantry regiment of the US army

The Vickers gun was primarily recoil-operated

Deliberately made with short wood fore end to fit into a leather saddle scabbard on the dragoons left hand side

Original U.S. Indian Wars Cavalry Model 1889 Black Felt Campaign Hat by P. Herst of Philadelphia Military Audio There is no maker markOriginal Item: Only One Available. Black Fur felt has single rows of bound brim stitching indicating a later specimen. This black felt hat became symbolic of the Army on the western frontier and today is one of the most highly prized pieces of military headgear. It has a brim measuring approx 2. 5 inches wide. The crown measures approx 5 high. This hat comes complete with a crossed swords Cavalry insignia with letter B below. Interior has a leather