Original U.S. Indian Wars 23rd New York Infantry Regiment First Lieutenant Chasseur Pattern Kepi German Air Force Luftwaffe demolitions

demolitions

especially in this sort of superior collector's condition

this huge steel Kukri knife measures 20 " overall with a 16" long very wide blade

Complete with matching finish all steel boot Scabbard with large spring on side for securing inside of Jack Boot

The 98th earned a Distinguished Unit Citation (DUC) for action against the enemy in the Middle East

Original U.S. Indian Wars 23rd New York Infantry Regiment First Lieutenant Chasseur Pattern Kepi German Air Force Luftwaffe demolitionsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This wonderful United States Army Officer rank of First Lieutenant Chasseur Pattern Kepi dating from the Indian Wars. This U. S. Army Model 1875 Chasseur Pattern Kepi features fabric of dark blue wool broadcloth. The crown stands 2" high at the front, 5" at the rear seam and the top is 4 1 2" in diameter, stiffened with a pasteboard beneath the lining. The body of the cap meets a band of wool seamed only at the back