Original WWI Era U.S. Army M1902 Officer's Visor Cap by Pettibone Bros. Mfg. Co. - Excellent Condition German Afrikakorp indicating that the original blade

indicating that the original blade was broken

but the bottom of the shell casing has the usual manufacturing information:

adopted in 1808

The Seppa (spacers) around the tsuba are large and highly stylized

Original WWI Era U.S. Army M1902 Officer's Visor Cap by Pettibone Bros. Mfg. Co. - Excellent Condition German Afrikakorp indicating that the original bladeOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice condition U. S. Army Officer's M1902 visor cap in very dark bue, intended to be worn by Officer's for dress and parade occasions. This example is particularly well made, with the officer's front insignia FULLY HAND EMBROIDERED in gold and silver bullion. Even the E PLURIBUS UNUM motto is embroidered. Officer's caps were usually privately purchased, and this officer apparently had a lot to spend.