Original U.S. WWI Model 1911 Campaign Hat with Rare Aviation Air Service Cord - Dated November 1917 - Size 7 Category_MG 42 Accessories This indicates manufacture by the

This indicates manufacture by the legendary Deutsche Waffen- und Munitionsfabriken Aktiengesellschaft (German Weapons and Munitions public limited company)

a fine original

these are extremely difficult to find on the collector's market today

The crescent butt plate is in good shape

Original U.S. WWI Model 1911 Campaign Hat with Rare Aviation Air Service Cord - Dated November 1917 - Size 7 Category_MG 42 Accessories This indicates manufacture by theOriginal Items: Only Ones Available. This is a very nice example of an M1911 Campaign Hat with a scarce Air Service cord, complete with the sweatband and original unbroken chinstrap. This is an excellent example of what a U. S. Army Air Service soldier would have worn during the Great War. The hat is offered in good condition considering it is well over 100 years old! The fine fur felt is excellent, but does have a hole that was sewn on the front as