Original U.S. Army Indian Wars 1st Cavalry Chasseur Pattern Kepi by Hortsmann Brothers Beretta and the cocking handle was

and the cocking handle was under the receiver

with the dual wartime role of Home Defence and providing drafts for the Regular Battalions

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Ours also has a rather dramatic Officer's Monogram

The sword smiths of the time may not have known it but they were creating a legendary sword

Original U.S. Army Indian Wars 1st Cavalry Chasseur Pattern Kepi by Hortsmann Brothers Beretta and the cocking handle wasOriginal Item: Only One Available. This wonderful totally genuine United States Army 4th Cavalry kepi used circa the Indian Wars. This U. S. Army Model 1875 Chasseur Pattern Kepi features fabric of dark blue wool broadcloth. The crown stands 3" high at the front, 4. 5" at the rear seam and the top is 4 3 4" in diameter, stiffened with a pasteboard beneath the lining. The body of the cap meets a band of wool seamed only at the back and stiffened with