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Scarce Spanish-American War Ohio Engineer M1883/1889 US Campaign Slouch Hat 1898 For Sale
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Scarce Spanish-American War Ohio Engineer M1883/1889 US Campaign Slouch Hat 1898:
$699.00
🔥Scarce🔥 Spanish - American War Ohio Engineer M1883/1889 US Campaign Slouch Hat 1898
Model 1883/1889 U.S. Campaign Hat as used during the later phases of the Indian War and the Spanish-American War. An iconic piece of U.S. Military Headgear! The front is faintly marked with an Ohio Engineers unit stamp, a rarity when it comes to these early caps.
15,354 Ohioans served in volunteer and Ohio National Guard Units during the Spanish-American War. Many people in the U.S. objected to Spain's treatment of their then colony Cuba. The United States declared war on Spain on April 25, 1898 by President William McKinley, an Ohioan, after the Maine, a U.S. battleship, exploded near Cuba. The conflict lasted less than 3 months with Spain, and ended in a complete victory for the United States with the 1898 Treaty of Paris. Cuba technically gained independence and the U.S. acquired the Spanish colonies of Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines as territories. The 4th, 6th, and 8th Ohio Volunteer Infantry served overseas during the conflict. 230 total deaths were recorded.
The Model 1883/89 hat has air vents punched in the crown that somewhat resemble a snowflake. This example bears correct "snowflake" punched pattern vents on both sides. The brim has three lines of stitching though the outer most stitching is almost completely gone. The hat ribbon is missing completely, as is the chinstrap and sweatband. The cap shows extensive wear and tearing along the creases on the peak of the cap.
These felt hats became symbolic of the Army on the western frontier and today is one of the most highly prized pieces of military headgear. Comes more than ready for further research and display.
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