Original U.S. Punitive Expedition / WWI 5th Cavalry Regiment Model 1912 Campaign Hat with Cavalry Cord nChannel (Army Serial Number 35223057)

(Army Serial Number 35223057)

as the tensioning washer is not worn out

the India Medal was authorized to reflect service in further Indian expeditions

This example offered in excellent condition is size 38R

The right side of the receiver is marked with Crown over V

Original U.S. Punitive Expedition / WWI 5th Cavalry Regiment Model 1912 Campaign Hat with Cavalry Cord nChannel (Army Serial Number 35223057)Original Items: Only Ones Available. This is an attractive example of the scarce Model 1912 Montana Peak High Crowned Campaign Hat with a Cavalry cord and an insignia of the 5th Cavalry regiment affixed to the front. In 1916, the 5th Cavalry was dispatched to the Mexican border to serve as part of the Pancho Villa Expedition commanded by General John "Black Jack" Pershing. The Regiment crossed the Rio Grande into Mexico and was successful in stopping