Original U.S. Late 19th Century Old Guard of the City of New York Bearskin Cap with Plume & Knots by H.V. Allien and Co. in Original Tin Case Czech Militaria the name given to the

the name given to the Naval Construction Battalions that served overseas during the war

so it now falls from the scabbard body

There is almost no play in the fittings

A great chance to pick up a lovely MP40 display gun

though there is oxidation

Original U.S. Late 19th Century Old Guard of the City of New York Bearskin Cap with Plume & Knots by H.V. Allien and Co. in Original Tin Case Czech Militaria the name given to theOriginal Item. Only One Available. This bearskin cap was part of the dress uniform of the Old Guard of the City of New York, a patriotic organization of U. S. veterans established as a ceremonial unit in New York City. It was consolidated in 1868 when state legislation merged the predecessor organizations the New York Light Guard (1826, founded by Col. William W. Tompkins) and the New York City Guard (1833, founded by Capt. William M. McArdle). Its