Original WWI U.S. Marine Corps M1917 Dress Blue Enlisted Bell Crown Visor Cap - 6 7/8 Multi Nation Flags Ernst Leitz died in July

Ernst Leitz died in July 1920 and the leadership of the company passed to his son

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There are a few areas of oxidation on the top of the bore

Original WWI U.S. Marine Corps M1917 Dress Blue Enlisted Bell Crown Visor Cap - 6 7/8 Multi Nation Flags Ernst Leitz died in JulyOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice condition, U. S. Marine Corps Dress M1917 Blue "Bell Crown" visor cap, intended to be worn by Enlisted Men for dress and parade occasions. The name comes from the pronounced flare out towards the top of the cap. This cap is constructed of wool fabric stretched over a wicker inner frame. This is one of the best we have ever offered. The cap features a brown leather brim, supported by pressed paper