Original U.S. Indian Wars Model 1872 Federal Issue Chasseur Style Pattern Kepi by Ridabock & Co. of New York Brown Bess Musket Parts General Giffard

General Giffard

This display board is for the 40mm Bofors as used by the US Navy

which shows moderate staining and light wear

We were told when we purchased it that it belonged to a Confederate soldier from Texas named Barnett

The dressing itself

Original U.S. Indian Wars Model 1872 Federal Issue Chasseur Style Pattern Kepi by Ridabock & Co. of New York Brown Bess Musket Parts General GiffardOriginal Item: Only one available. This is a heavily worn example of an Indian Wars Issue Model 1872 chasseur style kepi in fair mothy condition, as issued to both enlisted men and officers during this period. This example is missing both buttons and the chinstrap, and has some heavy moth damage across. This Federal Chasseur Pattern Kepi features fabric of very fine blue wool broadcloth. The crown stands nearly 2 1 4" high at the front, 4 1 2" at the