Original U.S. WWI Era Punitive Expedition 9th Cavalry Regiment Private Purchase Officer’s Model 1912 Campaign Hat Martini-Henry Accessories Étienne 1872

Étienne 1872

Ready to add to your edged weapon collection

the 6th MCG was sent to protect VIII Corps' Northern flank

On the reverse the blade is stamped with the early circular Carl Eickhorn logo

there is a large amount of original paint on the head

Original U.S. WWI Era Punitive Expedition 9th Cavalry Regiment Private Purchase Officer’s Model 1912 Campaign Hat Martini-Henry Accessories Étienne 1872Original Item. Only One Available. This is an attractive private purchase example of the scarce Model 1912 High Crowned Campaign Hat with an Officers cord and an insignia of the 9th Cavalry regiment affixed to the front. In 1916, the 9th Cavalry was dispatched to the Mexican border to serve as part of the Pancho Villa Expedition commanded by General John "Black Jack" Pershing. The Regiment crossed the Rio Grande into Mexico and was successful in