Original U.S. WWI US Army M1911 Felt Campaign Hat With Officers’ Cord MILITARIA A story that should be

A story that should be told to the blowing of bugles and the beating of drums for the men whose bravery made the capture of this crossing over the Waal possible

The shell is maker marked with the stamping on the underside of the rim ZB 53 This stamp is a known US heat lot code

along with the cap

Action is engraved in typical Purdey house style rose and scroll

This could be for Jaeger Regiment 64

Original U.S. WWI US Army M1911 Felt Campaign Hat With Officers’ Cord MILITARIA A story that should beOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Hat, Service, M1911 (Campaign Hat) was made of OD wool felt with a wide brim and "Montana peak" crown. There were ventilation holes in the crown with grommets, a silk hatband, and a silk and brass braid cord closed by a knot and terminated with a tassel. Inside was a leather sweatband and an attached chin strap. The Army model was dark brown OD in color. The hat cords worn around the base of the crown indicated