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 This sword is marked SOLINGEN

This sword is marked SOLINGEN on the ricasso

utterly exhausted

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

though there is oxidation

There is almost no play in the fittings

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 This sword is marked SOLINGENOriginal 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