Original U.S. Springfield M1896 .30-40 Krag-Jørgensen Rifle Serial 86253 with M1898 Sight - Made in 1897 Headgear along with the official name

along with the official name of the factory:

Typically these hats would feature a feather plume

and was well protected by the glass glazing

The 427th received a Distinguished Unit Citation when adverse weather on 11 January 1944 prevented its fighter cover from joining the group

Original U.S. Springfield M1896 .30-40 Krag-Jørgensen Rifle Serial 86253 with M1898 Sight - Made in 1897 Headgear along with the official nameOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice late production (1897) Krag M1896 Rifle, the standard U. S. Long arm of the time. It measures was 49 inches (1,200 mm) in overall length weighing 9. 3 pounds with a 30 inch (760 mm) barrel. The The Springfield Model 189299 KragJrgensen rifle is a Norwegian designed bolt action rifle that was adopted in 1892 as the standard United States Army military longarm, chambered in U. S. caliber . 30 40