This most likely is the regimental designation within the "Native Irregular Cavalry" or something to that effect
tearing out the back of the case
There is also some moth damage to the interior felt lining
The Air Force capitalized on that heritage by selecting the moniker of SPOOKY
Original Item: Known as the "General Service Cap" these were the first British Military berets issued
Original U.S. WWI Rare Aviation Section, Signal Corps Early “Air Force” Recruitment Poster - 42” x 31” Ancient This most likely is theOriginal Item: Only One Available. A wonderful poster aimed at recruiting men with mechanical skills to join the fledgling Aviation Section of the Signal Corps, the forerunner of the Army Air Service. Among other skilled workers the poster lists a need for "Chauffeurs", "Armorers (Machine Gun Repair Men)", "Propeller Makers", and "Buglers". The Aviation Section, Signal Corps, was the aerial warfare service of the United States from 1914 to 1918, and a