Original U.S. Spanish American War Era U.S. Navy Flat Hat by Ralph’s of Brooklyn New York Medals Constructed of heavy brown wool

Constructed of heavy brown wool

“MIT GOTT FÜR KOENIG UND VATERLAND” (With God for King and Country

The Vickers-Berthier light machine gun was a very close contender in the interwar trials that led to the adoption of the BREN gun by Great Britain

This innovation was immediately incorporated into what became the Figure Eight Model 2 – steel frame

The original leather scabbard is supple and strong

Original U.S. Spanish American War Era U.S. Navy Flat Hat by Ralph’s of Brooklyn New York Medals Constructed of heavy brown woolOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a gorgeous 1890s Era Navy Flat Hat worn by enlisted sailors in the U. S. Navy. This example is perfect for issue during the Spanish American War, and still retains the cap tally reading U. S. NAVY. The interior bears a logo for Ralphs located at 133 Sands St., Brooklyn, New York, although it is rather faint. This is very rare, the first flat hat we have ever seen with a makers mark. The hat retains the