Original U.S. WWI Navy Flat Hat for Cruiser Sunk by German U-Boat U-156 - USS San Diego - Only Major Warship Lost After Declaration of War One-of-a-Kind Probably the best example of

Probably the best example of a Frontier Six Shooter that we will ever have

Has direct embroider Major’s Oakleaves

The liner is named “Bittner/Dora” in Germanic script in the liner

the Companies E and K of the regiment defeated a sizable Sioux force in the Battle of Ash Hollow in Nebraska

though they definitely do show wear from use and powder fowling

Original U.S. WWI Navy Flat Hat for Cruiser Sunk by German U-Boat U-156 - USS San Diego - Only Major Warship Lost After Declaration of War One-of-a-Kind Probably the best example ofOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is an outstanding artifact from the First World War, a U. S. Navy Flat Hat with a cap talley for the Armored Cruiser USS San Diego. On July 19th, 1918, the San Diego struck a mine laid by Imperial German U Boat U 156, leading to its sinking and the loss of six lives. This hat is inscribed on the sweatband, Souvenir from Clarence Nov. 17th, 1918, meaning it was likely given by the sailor to a friend as a souvenir