The Michigan Military Academy, also known as M.M.A., was an all-boys military prep school in Orchard Lake Village, Oakland County, Michigan. It was founded in 1877 by J. Sumner Rogers and closed in 1908 due to bankruptcy. Some journalists have referred to the school as the Second West Point. This U.S. Army Model 1875 Chasseur Pattern Kepi features fabric of dark blue wool broadcloth. The crown stands 2" high at the front, 3.5" at the rear seam and the top is 4 3/4" in diameter, stiffened with a pasteboard beneath the lining. The body of the cap meets a band of wool seamed only at the back and stiffened with leather. The cap's interior is lined with quilted black cotton at the crown. There is a sliver emblem that reads 'THE M.C. LILLEY & CO'. The flat visor is original to the hat, and composed of black patent leather. The front of the hat bears a bullion wire embroidered MMA surrounded by laurels. There is a leather chinstrap held in place with brass Eagle buttons. Hand notation inside the cap (as Pictured) and is in a size 6¾.