Original U.S. WWI General Staff Officer’s Blue Dress Visor Cap with Bullion Eagle by Henderson & Co. Philadelphia Gahendra Martini Rifles & Parts though the stitching is a

though the stitching is a bit loose

The stamp markings on the lower shaft are still clearly visible 1985657-NOP 7-59 for a manufacture date of July 1959

The black grip wrapping (Ito) looks to have been redone sometime during the 20th century

the missions were carried out at high altitudes

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Original U.S. WWI General Staff Officer’s Blue Dress Visor Cap with Bullion Eagle by Henderson & Co. Philadelphia Gahendra Martini Rifles & Parts though the stitching is aOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a tremendously rare example of a First World War era blue dress visor cap for a member of the general staff. This is a private purchase hat modeled after the M1912 Visor cap, but with a soft peak instead of the usual hard. The hat band is a gorgeous velvet and the gold tape chinstrap is in phenomenal condition. There is a maker stamp on the interior for Henderson & Company, out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.