Original U.S. Indian Wars Model 1872 Federal Issue Chasseur Style Pattern Kepi with Name on Sweatband ger Yellow Luftwaffe pennants such as

Yellow Luftwaffe pennants such as these are extremely rare

where the French contingent was stationed

pushed to the Elbe River and held defensive positions until 4 May and also made contact with Soviet troops

The helmet still has all three of the original split pin rivets

and the underlying metal can be seen

Original U.S. Indian Wars Model 1872 Federal Issue Chasseur Style Pattern Kepi with Name on Sweatband ger Yellow Luftwaffe pennants such asOriginal 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