Original WWI U.S. Marine Corps M1917 Private Purchase Dress Blue Enlisted Bell Crown Visor Cap with Period-Applied Canvas Cover - Very Rare Japanese Field Gear inlaid with silver

inlaid with silver

which is marked on the inner right side with the original size and maker markings:

The right side of the barrel bears the Schofield patent information:

The fittings are retained by 4 flush mount screws

Identical to WWII

Original WWI U.S. Marine Corps M1917 Private Purchase Dress Blue Enlisted Bell Crown Visor Cap with Period-Applied Canvas Cover - Very Rare Japanese Field Gear inlaid with silverOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an outstanding U. S. Marine Corps privately purchased Dress M1917 Blue "Bell Crown" visor cap, intended to be worn by Enlisted Men for dress and parade occasions. The name comes from the pronounced flare out towards the top of the cap. This cap is constructed of wool fabric stretched over a wicker inner frame. This example retains an exceedingly scarce canvas rain & foul weather cover. This is one of the best