Original Early Indian Wars Model 1872 U.S. Army Issue Kepi with Civil War Era Infantry Bugle Insignia Antique Percussion Firearms 1933-34-35 bars

1933-34-35 bars

the Battalion settled down for a few days with little action except intensive patrolling of the area

The interior lining fabric is a thin rayon

which we believe indicates issue in Brunswick or possibly Bavaria

Colonel Barry St

Original Early Indian Wars Model 1872 U.S. Army Issue Kepi with Civil War Era Infantry Bugle Insignia Antique Percussion Firearms 1933-34-35 barsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent example of an early Indian War Model 1872 U. S. Army Regulation Kepi worn by an enlisted Infantryman. This U. S. Army Model 1872 Kepi features fabric of dark blue wool broadcloth, with a painted leather visor, Moroccan leather sweatband, with Brown polished cotton lining in the crown. The crown stands 2 3 4" high at the front, 5" at the rear seam and the top is 5" in diameter. The body of the cap