ANTIQUE 1902 Pre-WWI (US Army) Officer’s Military Hat Cap RARE For Sale

ANTIQUE 1902 Pre-WWI Pattern (US Army) Officers Bell Crown Peaked Hat / Cap RARE

Description:

Up for sale is a rare, authentic piece of early 20th-century American military history: an Original Pre-WWI U.S. Army M1902 Pattern Dress Blue Visor Cap. Introduced under the revised 1902 Uniform Regulations, this iconic "bell crown" style was worn by military personnel up until the United States transitioned to field service olive drabs in 1917. This particular piece features a unique layout, customized for a localized state National Guard or State Militia unit.

Key Features & Historical Significance:

• Insignia: Centered gold-toned federal U.S. Army Officer's Eagle insignia holding an olive branch and arrows.
• Unit Initials: Custom hand-embroidered red block lettering featuring the initials "U" and "G" flanking the central crest. This indicates a specific state guard or military cadet program active during the pre-WWI window.
• Hardware: Features original side buttons with the stamped Army eagle pattern holding the leather chinstrap secure.

Condition Details:

This cap is a genuine antique and shows honest, character-filled wear consistent with its age:The black leather visor brim and the decorative chinstrap display heavy surface cracking and checking but remain structurally attached.The dark blue wool crown is intact and continues to hold its classic peaked shape beautifully for display.Please carefully review all photos to judge the exterior and interior condition for yourself before offerding.A fantastic addition to any early 20th-century U.S. militaria collection, Spanish-American War era crossover collections, or state-level National Guard historic displays.