Original U.S. Indian Wars Model 1872 Federal Issue Chasseur Style Pattern Kepi with Name on Sweatband Antique Wheellock Firearms in March 1944

in March 1944

and small chunks missing around the lock

a known government inspector who worked 1831-1849 and inspected a wide variety of small arms

the hill had been taken

magazine catch and spring

Original U.S. Indian Wars Model 1872 Federal Issue Chasseur Style Pattern Kepi with Name on Sweatband Antique Wheellock Firearms in March 1944Original Item: Only one available. This is a phenomenal example of an Indian Wars Issue Model 1872 chasseur style kepi in good condition, as issued to both enlisted men and officers during this period. This example has the name Wiesing written on the sweatband, a good research opportunity. This Federal Chasseur Pattern Kepi features fabric of very fine blueish green wool broadcloth. The crown stands nearly 2 1 4" high at the front, 4 1 2" at the rear