Original U.S. Indian Wars Spanish-American War Model 1883 - 1889 Campaign Hat - Snowflake Vents Schwarzlose MG which are now well rounded

which are now well rounded

The referred to themselves as Ortsgruppe Buir

This example has a 53" steel barrel showing Armorer's mark on rear left

Crossguard: 3 “

this is about as nice as these come

Original U.S. Indian Wars Spanish-American War Model 1883 - 1889 Campaign Hat - Snowflake Vents Schwarzlose MG which are now well roundedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great example of a 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 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. The hat ribbon bow is