Original U.S. Mexican American War Era Rare U.S. Officer’s Bullion Wreathed U.S. Cap/Hat Insignia Sharps Rifle but this number eventually ballooned

but this number eventually ballooned to twelve for the majority of the war (four per platoon)

It is a general purpose field telephone designed for wired communications

the 43rd was part of the British force’s left wing and was opposed by troops from the Pennsylvania Line among which was the Second Pennsylvania Regiment

became operational on 17 October 1943

These MG42 Lafette ground tripods are original World War II era German manufactured and marked military tripod designed for the MG42 machine gun

Original U.S. Mexican American War Era Rare U.S. Officer’s Bullion Wreathed U.S. Cap/Hat Insignia Sharps Rifle but this number eventually balloonedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fine example of a Pre Civil War Officers Cap Device featuring a wreath surrounding a U. S.. This is a very rare insignia to find and this example is in fantastic shape. The device is the typical style as used before and during the Civil War, and worn on all versions of headgear worn by Federal Officers. The insignia is embroidered on a dark blue wool with fine bullion embroidery in gold and silver. The