The hat cords were originally black interwoven with metallic gold thread, indicating a commissioned officer. The years have turned most of the gold thread black, but you can see some of the gold thread exposed. It may look silver in the pics but they are actually very faded black and gold which...
The first 2 pics are of the 11th Cav hat and the other 2 with the Ackerman brand are from the 6th Cav hat.
I have looked at all the resources for 1911 hats and one reason I thought they could be pre WW1 is because both the 6th and 11th Cav went into Mexico under Gen Pershing.
The reason I think...
The first 2 pics are of the 11th Cav hat and the other 2 with the Ackerman brand are from the 6th Cav hat.
I have looked at all the resources for 1911 hats and one reason I thought they could be pre WW1 is because both the 6th and 11th Cav went into Mexico under Gen Pershing.
The reason I think...
Hi,
I have these 2 Cavalry Officer hats. One seems older than the other, it has no eyelets and is shaped differently. I am thinking they are pre-WW1, maybe Poncho Villa era ?, any help would be great.
Hi, i am new to this page and would like some help with these 2 hats. I am sure they are both officer hats, one is older than the other and it doesn't have any eyelets at all, any help would be great.
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