The Spanish American War Soldier served at a time when the uniform was undergoing changes in material and color to adapt to tropical climates.
The 'campaign hat' was useful in all climates. It was not overly 'military looking'.
It appears to have become the medium for expressing one's individuality.
(Must have driven some officers and sergeants nuts, but, it probably allowed identifying a soldier at a glance)!
p.s. I would gravitate toward the Bugler's 'style' .... Fedora ... but, front of brim down & tipped to the right at a rakish angle ... if, you please.
A study in hats
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Funny you should mention this subject.
I was looking at some SAW photos on eBay and came across this one...thought about how individuals reconfigured their head gear and made it their own.
I was looking at some SAW photos on eBay and came across this one...thought about how individuals reconfigured their head gear and made it their own.
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Excellent, Local Boy!
You can see many KCA Members in this photograph. I can recognize them by their Hats.
You can see many KCA Members in this photograph. I can recognize them by their Hats.
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LOL!
I think I also see Justin Trudeau in the photo!
I think I also see Justin Trudeau in the photo!
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I take a cut a rather rakish figure in my hat. Got my good side. Those are bullet holes I received while serving with General Wheeler. I'm feeling much better.
Too bad their names did not come down through the years with the pictures.
Too bad their names did not come down through the years with the pictures.
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Excellent, Local Boy!
You can see many KCA Members in this photograph. I can recognize them by their Hats.
Hmmmmm It seems my hat resembles Hoss's hat. Does that mean I should be working out on Bonanza's ranch?
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Working Out? ... You look like your waiting for "Hop Sing" to whip up lunch!
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Hmmm...maybe there is some kind of family resemblance?
One thing I do know...his bayonet is bigger then mine! :o
One thing I do know...his bayonet is bigger then mine! :o
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Re: A study in hats
What'cha got there Local Boy ... Mauser bayonet or Rolling-Block?
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1908 Brazilian Mauser bayonet.