Original U.S. Spanish-American War Philippine Insurrection Private Purchase Stetson M1883/1889 Campaign Hat Antique Cartridge Firearms although we can see no

although we can see no obvious difference between the two marks

With load of patina and gentle aging

Usually this recruitment was achieved with lots of strong drink

nicknamed Little Willie

The lock plate is faintly marked GALTON

Original U.S. Spanish-American War Philippine Insurrection Private Purchase Stetson M1883/1889 Campaign Hat Antique Cartridge Firearms although we can see noOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is an exceedingly rare private purchase M1883 89 campaign hat manufactured by Stetson. There is a 1 device affixed on one side above the brass ventilator. That could signify the 1st U. S. Cavalry, 1st Infantry, etc, so we are not comfortable identifying the hat to a specific unit. This model of campaign hat was worn from 1883 until 1911, so it is unsure if this is Spanish American War era or Philippine