Original U.S. Spanish American War Army 2nd Infantry Regiment M1895 Forage Cap - Fought at Santiago & Philippine Insurrection MG 42 Accessories There are minor moth nips

There are minor moth nips on the wool but overall one of the highest quality American officer caps produced during World War Two offered in great condition

The War Decoration wreath

easily repaired

This example has the correct lighter blade with a rounded spine

The term forage cap is also used though that also applies to "field service cap" or the side cap

Original U.S. Spanish American War Army 2nd Infantry Regiment M1895 Forage Cap - Fought at Santiago & Philippine Insurrection MG 42 Accessories There are minor moth nipsOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a tremendous Spanish American War forage with a badge for Company F of the 2nd Infantry Regiment, which fought valiantly at the Battle of Santiago in Cuba, and in over 25 engagements in the Philippines during the Insurrection from 1900 1903. The cap is in great overall condition with a few minor flaws. This was the U. S. Army's first transition to a visor cap after leaving the traditional kepi design. The cap