Original U.S. WWI Navy U.S.S. Lancaster “Going Ashore” Flat Hat British Documents & Books and the half cock position

and the half cock position does not hold

but it was learned that the duties of this branch of the Service were similar to those of the Pioneer Infantry of the British Arm

conducted the 66th ID program

though it has some light staining and oxidation on the fittings

showing only a bit of light wear in areas

Original U.S. WWI Navy U.S.S. Lancaster “Going Ashore” Flat Hat British Documents & Books and the half cock positionOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a gorgeous WWI U. S. Navy flat hat for a sailor serving aboard the U. S. S. Lancaster. The flat hat has a diameter of 11 and has a great period sewn star on the top with a double bordered subdued star surrounding it. Stuff like this was done by soldiers going ashore to impreass women. USS Lancaster (ID 2953) was a commercial cargo ship acquired by the U. S. Navy during World War I. She served the war effort