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US Army 1895 uniform cap
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| Description | United States Army enlisted soldier's Model 1895 forage cap. The hat was worn during the Spanish-American War by H. J. Brandel of the Fourteenth Minnesota Infantry Regiment, Company E. The hat has a pillbox type crown covered with wool flannel, cotton lining, a black leather visor and chin strap with brass General Service buttons, and a leather sweatband. At the front of the crown is a gilded brass infantry insignia. hat made by Harry H. Owens. |
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| Quantity | 1 item |
| Format | Content Category: artifacts |
| Measurements | 7.5 centimeters depth 60 centimeters circumference at crown 17.8 centimeters diameter at crown 4.5 centimeters length brim |
| Nomenclature | Cap (headgear) Military uniform |
| Creation | Made by: Owens, Harry H. Issued by: United States Army, 14th Minnesota Infantry Regiment (1898-1899), Company E |
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Owned/used by: Brendel, H. J. Used in Minnesota, United States Spanish-American War, 1898--Equipment and supplies. Military. 1898-1899 (Spanish American War). Clothing. Footwear & Headgear |
| Dates | Use: Not earlier than 1897 - Not later than 1899 |
| Holding Type | 3D Objects |
| ID Number | 7909.1 |
