Original WWI U.S. Marine Corps M1917 Dress Blue Enlisted Bell Crown Visor Cap - 6 7/8 British Military Maps The carbine bears Serial #

The carbine bears Serial # 429897 on the rear of the receiver

The bottom picture matches the signature on the far right

This flag is marked with a few signatures in Soho (grass writing) and with the help of the included translation we are able to piece together the following information:

arriving several days after it had been presumed missing in action

The case has some crazing as well but is in good working order

Original WWI U.S. Marine Corps M1917 Dress Blue Enlisted Bell Crown Visor Cap - 6 7/8 British Military Maps The carbine bears Serial #Original Item: Only One Available. This is a service worn U. S. Marine Corps Dress M1917 Blue "Bell Crown" visor cap, intended to be worn by Enlisted Men for dress and parade occasions. The name comes from the pronounced flare out towards the top of the cap. This cap is constructed of wool fabric stretched over a wicker inner frame. The cap features a brown leather brim, supported by pressed paper or fabric. The red piping trim was added when the