Original U.S. WWI Navy Junior Officer Blue Peaked Visor Cap by Fred M. Batchelder Co. - Size 7 1/8 Russian Issue Equipment untouched after maybe 100 years

untouched after maybe 100 years in storage

Reminiscent of a medieval design

it is most probably a family heirloom having had the plaque installed as a tribute to Captain Darby who ended up an ADMIRAL OF BLUE in 1819

These casings are in very good to excellent condition

a decision was made to replace it with the Arisaka Type 30 rifle

Original U.S. WWI Navy Junior Officer Blue Peaked Visor Cap by Fred M. Batchelder Co. - Size 7 1/8 Russian Issue Equipment untouched after maybe 100 yearsOriginal Item: One of a kind. This is an original WWI Era issue U. S. Navy Junior Grade officer visor cap in naval blue. This cap was worn by officers under the rank of commander: Lt. Commander, Lieutenant, Lieutenant Junior Grade, and Ensign. This fine cap was made to order by FRED M. BATCHELDER CO., who operated in BOSTON and CHICAGO as UNIFORM MAKERS, as marked on the crown of the cap. This company was well known for fine quality hats and uniforms