Original U.S. Indian Wars Model 1872 “Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War” Cavalry Issue Chasseur Style Pattern Kepi - Size 7 1/4 Stencils near modern-day Brownsville

near modern-day Brownsville

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Original U.S. Indian Wars Model 1872 “Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War” Cavalry Issue Chasseur Style Pattern Kepi - Size 7 1/4 Stencils near modern-day BrownsvilleOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fair example of an early Indian War Model 1872 U. S. Army Regulation Kepi worn by a member of the Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War. This U. S. Army Model 1872 Kepi features fabric of dark blue wool broadcloth, with a painted leather visor, Moroccan leather sweatband, with black polished cotton lining in the crown. The crown stands 2 3 4" high at the front, 4 3 4" at the rear seam and the top is 4