Spanish American War 4th Infantry Soldiers Bugler Rifle Real Photo Postcard

These young men wear campaign hats, a distinctive form of headwear widely adopted by various military and uniformed organizations in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Originating from the US Army and later popularized by groups like the Boy Scouts, these hats with their characteristic Montana peak or similar creases signified outdoor activity, discipline, and often patriotism. The uniforms, featuring button-up shirts and belted trousers, are indicative of military service or paramilitary training, likely placing this image in the period spanning the 1910s to 1930s.