Original U.S. Spanish American War Marine Corps Model 1898 Khaki Tropical Uniform Coat with Period Tropical Weight Shirt - USMC Night Sights The scabbard is completely straight

The scabbard is completely straight throughout with some of the original black paint

their infantry's ability to march long distances was a major issue

Clearly very old and very appealing to the eye

Major General Edward H

rotted and useless we have decided to offer a Restoration Set which consist of:

Original U.S. Spanish American War Marine Corps Model 1898 Khaki Tropical Uniform Coat with Period Tropical Weight Shirt - USMC Night Sights The scabbard is completely straightOriginal Item: Only One Available. Scarce Spanish American War to 1912 Era U. S. Marine Corps Khaki Tropical Coat. This Uniform most likely dates from 1898 1904 period, and was first fielded by Marines in Cuba during the Spanish American War. This has a 1 tall standing collar. Specifications from this period are particularly murky, but from what we have found, this is an earlier pattern jacket. Of note are the lower pockets, which was not standard at