Original U.S. Spanish American War Era U.S. Navy Flat Hat by Ralph’s of Brooklyn New York U.S. Documents & Books usually individually numbered to the

usually individually numbered to the constable's "police office" what we now call a police station

generally with a balsam resin

The frame shows very little wear and denting

Year of Manufacture: 1877 - converted 1898

Original U.S. Spanish American War Era U.S. Navy Flat Hat by Ralph’s of Brooklyn New York U.S. Documents & Books usually individually numbered to theOriginal 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