Original U.S. Indian Wars Era Cavalry Officer Model 1872 Federal Issue Chasseur Style Pattern Kepi Antique Cartridge Firearms The spine of the blade

The spine of the blade has TGILL for the manufacturer Thomas Gill and the blade bears a faint Crowned proof marking

This is the type of cap where the top/crown is replaceable

with aluminum hardware

normally on the basis of a single anti-tank platoon allocated to each infantry company

In the late 1970's a new type of helmet was introduced for dealing with public order incidents

Original U.S. Indian Wars Era Cavalry Officer Model 1872 Federal Issue Chasseur Style Pattern Kepi Antique Cartridge Firearms The spine of the bladeOriginal Item: Only one available. This is a fine example of a Indian Wars Federal Issue Model 1872 chasseur style kepi in good condition. As issued to both enlisted men and officers during this period. 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 rear seam and the top is 4 1 2" in diameter, stiffened with pasteboard. The body of the cap meets a