Original U.S. Army Spanish American War New York State Issue M1895 Medical Corps Enlisted Forage Cap Historical Military Books The attachment claw is aluminized

The attachment claw is aluminized steel

The two chain assemblies are connected to a matching clover leaf with good working snap with original spring

probably due to excessive moisture

and the cartouches on both sides are worn off

Original U.S. Army Spanish American War New York State Issue M1895 Medical Corps Enlisted Forage Cap Historical Military Books The attachment claw is aluminizedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a size 7 1 8 U. S. Army Regulation Model 1895 enlisted forage cap. This was the U. S. Army's first transition to a visor cap after leaving the traditional kepi design as worn from the 1850s early 1890s. This cap was very shortlived, being replaced by the more commonly encountered Model 1902 just seven years later. Made of dark blue wool with enameled leather visor bound and a tarred leather chinstrap. The cap