1889 PATTERN CAMPAIGN HAT.

1889 PATTERN CAMPAIGN HAT. This is a regulation campaign hat adopted by the Army in 1889 and used through the early 1900s. Made of drab felt, it has a brim measuring approx 3″ wide, the crown is approx 5″ tall. The brim has 3 parallel row of stitching to reinforce the edge. The drab ribbon surrounding the base of the crown measures approx 9/16″ wide. Each side of the crown is perforated by tiny holes in the shape of a ten point star. The leather sweat band measuring approx 2″ wide is embossed with “MORGAN, PURL AND MORRIS, DETROIT, MICH”. On the opposite side of the sweat band is a faint ink inscription which appears to be a name and other information that might be deciphered. The front of the brim is pinned to the crown with a small crossed sabers (ca. 1907) with the insignia with Troop I, Third Cavalry. CONDITION: The condition of the hat overall is poor with various degrees of moth damage which is evident in the crown where there is a large hole at the front of the crease. Likewise the sweat leather is loose for approx 3″ at the front and there appears to be rodent damage to the upper edge of the sweat. 4-32532 DM30 (200-400)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2095	$402.00	1889 PATTERN CAMPAIGN HAT. This is a regulation campaign hat adopted by the Army in 1889 and used through the early 1900s. Made of drab felt, it has a brim measuring approx 3″ wide, the crown is approx 5″ tall. The brim has 3 parallel row of stitching to reinforce the edge. The drab ribbon surrounding the base of the crown measures approx 9/16″ wide. Each side of the crown is perforated by tiny holes in the shape of a ten point star. The leather sweat band measuring approx 2″ wide is embossed with “MORGAN, PURL AND MORRIS, DETROIT, MICH”. On the opposite side of the sweat band is a faint ink inscription which appears to be a name and other information that might be deciphered. The front of the brim is pinned to the crown with a small crossed sabers (ca. 1907) with the insignia with Troop I, Third Cavalry. CONDITION: The condition of the hat overall is poor with various degrees of moth damage which is evident in the crown where there is a large hole at the front of the crease. Likewise the sweat leather is loose for approx 3″ at the front and there appears to be rodent damage to the upper edge of the sweat. 4-32532 DM30 (200-400) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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