Original U.S. Punitive Expedition Model 1911 Campaign Hat w/ Infantry Hat Cord and Period Dust Goggles French Uniforms while the crown itself is

while the crown itself is made of leather that has no major issues with crazing

It is a fantastic and very rare totally original example of an iconic helmet dating from the Boer War

The oldest of these is a D-series flown in combat in the Pacific on the first day of the United States' involvement in World War II

and extensive oxidation

Original U.S. Punitive Expedition Model 1911 Campaign Hat w/ Infantry Hat Cord and Period Dust Goggles French Uniforms while the crown itself isOriginal Items: Only Ones Available. An attractive example of the scarce Model 1911 Montana Peak High Crowned Campaign Hat complete with chinstrap, Infantry Hat Cord, and period Dust Goggles. This is an excellent example of what a U. S. Army Soldier would have worn while on the border during the Punitive Expedition, or while chasing Pancho Villa in Mexico! The hat is in excellent condition considering it is well over 100 years old! The fine fur felt