Original U.S. Moro Rebellion Era U.S. Navy Ensign #5 45-Star Flag Flown at Cavite, P.I. Navy Yard in 1909 with Great Inscription - 64 x 116” German Militaria though these were sometimes removed

though these were sometimes removed during service

The trigger / rear grip still folds out correctly

These helmets were in service for decades

rare neck flap on the rear known as a havelock

The hanger ring and loop for "hitching up" the sword show some finish loss as well

Original U.S. Moro Rebellion Era U.S. Navy Ensign #5 45-Star Flag Flown at Cavite, P.I. Navy Yard in 1909 with Great Inscription - 64 x 116” German Militaria though these were sometimes removedOriginal Item. One of a Kind. From 1898 to 1909, the Navy debated whether Cavite Navy Yard or Naval Station Subic Bay should become the primary base in the Philippines. The decision was important, as the base selected would need to be strongly fortified so it could be held against any attack until the arrival of the Navys battle fleet from the Atlantic. Admiral Dewey and the other members of the General Board of the Navy selected Subic Bay as the site