Original WWII Japanese Special Naval Landing Forces Cotton Forage Cap Dated 1944 - SNLF Martini-Henry Rifles It gradually replaced the sabre

It gradually replaced the sabre in all cavalry units except hussars during the 19th century

He enlisted in the Army on February 26th

Garde = Feld = Artillerie Regiment

which could be where it was issued during or after the war

going overseas during the Spanish-American War

Original WWII Japanese Special Naval Landing Forces Cotton Forage Cap Dated 1944 - SNLF Martini-Henry Rifles It gradually replaced the sabreOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a very good service worn Imperial Japanese Navy tropical forage cap associated with the Special Naval Landing Forces, or SNLF. Constructed from lightweight cotton for warm weather use, it retains its yellow embroidered naval anchor insignia, black insignia backing, decorative front chinstrap, rear lace adjustment, ventilation eyelets, and a partially legible interior depot cartouche dated Shwa 19,