Original U.S. Grand Army of the Republic Civil War Veteran M1895 Forage Hat by Emil Bachman Stocks His wife requested that his

His wife requested that his body be cremated and the ashes scattered over the open water of Lake Ontario

It has a permanently erect wood and brass carry handle for easy extraction to refuel

This organization would remain until June 1940 when Congress authorized the Marine Corps 1

The black synthetic leather sweatband has some wear and a few tears but is about 80% complete

Original U.S. Grand Army of the Republic Civil War Veteran M1895 Forage Hat by Emil Bachman Stocks His wife requested that hisOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an very good condition Model 1895 Kepi Style Officer Cap or Hat. This is a Navy Blue felt Kepi Style hat with hat badge for GAR or the Grand Army of the Republic. Inside the hat still has the original leather sweat band in very good condition. Size is US 7. The fine inner lining is embossed with the outline of a sliver maker emblem that faintly reads EMIL BACHMAN of Chicago. Offered in very good condition