Original U.S. WWII First Special Service Force Command Grouping of Colonel Robert S. Moore with Overseas Worn A-2 Jacket, Named Visor Caps, Dog Tag, Dress Uniform and Captured German Tactical Map Board Uniforms so this may be due

so this may be due to moth damage over the decades

A very good condition ornate Belgian pinfire revolver

This style of hat was in use during the 1824-1835 period

though due to shrinking the cross guard is now loose

88 in German blackface type and also has serial number 2098 / d

Original U.S. WWII First Special Service Force Command Grouping of Colonel Robert S. Moore with Overseas Worn A-2 Jacket, Named Visor Caps, Dog Tag, Dress Uniform and Captured German Tactical Map Board Uniforms so this may be dueOriginal Items: One of a Kind Group. This is an extraordinary command level uniform, personal equipment, photograph, and battlefield map grouping belonging to Colonel Robert Simeon Moore, one of the youngest regimental commanders of WWII and a senior combat officer in the legendary First Special Service Force. At the center of the collection are Moores overseas worn Aero Leather Clothing Company A 2 jacket and a captured German tactical map board