Original U.S. Spanish-American War Era US Navy Auxiliary Cruiser U.S.S. Prairie (AD-5) “Flat Hat” Feed Block Assembly the sparcely decorated iron head

the sparcely decorated iron head on this example measures 4" X 2 1/2" with a an almost semicircular cutting edge

This is really a great liner

with some light wear and a few small dents

and pursuits of Southern forces

Commodities from gasoline to groceries were rationed as materials were diverted to the war effort

Original U.S. Spanish-American War Era US Navy Auxiliary Cruiser U.S.S. Prairie (AD-5) “Flat Hat” Feed Block Assembly the sparcely decorated iron headOriginal Item: Only One Available. Now this is a lovely US Naval cap! The cap itself is in wonderful condition and still retains its original USS Prairie ships talley, crown stiffener and leather sweatband. We normally come across later examples or ones that are incomplete and or unserviceable, making this one a spectacular offering! Easy to recognize is the more familiar white hat, nicknamed the Dixie cup hat, but the distinctive flat hat came first,