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(2) U.S. Army Model 1902 Dress Caps

Price realized
$120
Pre-sale estimate
$100 – $150
Hammer price
$90
Category
Historical & Political Memorabilia
Sold
May 15, 2025
Sale
DAY 1- MAGNIFICENT MAY ANTIQUES & ESTATES AUCTION

Lot description

(2) U.S. Army Pattern 1902 Dress Caps: (1) Dress cap bearing the insignia of the 7th Cavalry, I Company, two yellow bands, eagle buttons at left and right, the sweat band marked size "7", interior top with maker "The Cincinnati Regalia Company (on a silver tone flag) over Cincinnati, O.", in very good condition with some dings on visor; (1) Dress cap, enlisted, lacks insignia. buttons and chin strap, sweat band marked size "6.7/8", interior top with Cincinnati Regalia maker as above, good condition, some dings on visor, for shipping largest measure 4.75" x 8.75" x 10", total of both .75lbs    Provenance: Collection of T'Odon Charles (Chuck) Leshikar, Jr., (Texas,1946-2020), Vietnam, U.S. Army Lt. ,“Delta Raiders,” D Company, 2nd Battalion, 501st Airborne Infantry Regiment, later Echo Company commander, Silver Star, three Bronze Stars, Soldiers Medal, Purple Heart. More information including the Silver Star citation see:  https://toddshistory.com/?cat=12

This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.