Original U.S. WWI Model 1911 Campaign Hat with Chinstrap by the Ferry Hat Mfg. Co. of New York - Size 7 ⅛ Technical Handbooks & Manuals This is one of those

This is one of those once in a lifetime finds

though unfortunately the leadpipe is currently frozen

There is a piece of wood inside the header at the top

The bayonet is numbered “21” on the base and “521” on the rivet

There breech block is marked on the underside with 16978

Original U.S. WWI Model 1911 Campaign Hat with Chinstrap by the Ferry Hat Mfg. Co. of New York - Size 7 ⅛ Technical Handbooks & Manuals This is one of thoseOriginal Items: Only Ones Available. This is a very nice example of an M1911 Campaign Hat with cloth chinstrap. This is an excellent example of what a U. S. Army infantryman would have worn during the Great War. The hat is offered in good condition considering it is well over 100 years old! The fine fur felt is excellent, but does have minor moth nips peppered throughout. The original crown band ribbon is intact, as is the original chin strap, a real