Original U.S. Spanish-American War Philippine Insurrection Private Purchase Stetson M1883/1889 Campaign Hat U.S. Flags Known as the MG 08

Known as the MG 08

85" blued blade with a fuller down each side

embossed with a wood grain motif

759 emblem

Original U.S. Spanish-American War Philippine Insurrection Private Purchase Stetson M1883/1889 Campaign Hat U.S. Flags Known as the MG 08Original 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