Original U.S. Moro Rebellion Era U.S. Navy Ensign #5 45-Star Flag Flown at Cavite, P.I. Navy Yard in 1909 with Great Inscription - 64 x 116” German Militaria These helmets were in service

These helmets were in service for decades

Size - 13" long x 5 3/4 " wide x 3" wide

The middle fold towards the bottom has a tear approximately 3 inches in length

A recipient

Original U.S. Moro Rebellion Era U.S. Navy Ensign #5 45-Star Flag Flown at Cavite, P.I. Navy Yard in 1909 with Great Inscription - 64 x 116” German Militaria These helmets were in serviceOriginal Item. One of a Kind. From 1898 to 1909, the Navy debated whether Cavite Navy Yard or Naval Station Subic Bay should become the primary base in the Philippines. The decision was important, as the base selected would need to be strongly fortified so it could be held against any attack until the arrival of the Navys battle fleet from the Atlantic. Admiral Dewey and the other members of the General Board of the Navy selected Subic Bay as the site