Original U.S. Indian Wars Named Model 1872 Connecticut National Guard Issue Chasseur Style Pattern Kepi with Original Name & Unit Tag - 1st Connecticut Infantry Ancient This is an Austrian Percussion

This is an Austrian Percussion Lorenz style musket most probably imported for use in the Civil War that was then cut to half stock for civilian use

however the blade marking and straight crossguard are the typical style made during the war

The two slots on each side of the helmet is for affixation to the front of an M1916 Stahlhelm

First raised 1 October 1890 and garrisoned in Erlangen outside of Nuremberg

When encountered with a well entrenched enemy bunker

Original U.S. Indian Wars Named Model 1872 Connecticut National Guard Issue Chasseur Style Pattern Kepi with Original Name & Unit Tag - 1st Connecticut Infantry Ancient This is an Austrian PercussionOriginal Item. One of a Kind. 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 is affixed with Connecticut State buttons and has an original tag under the sweatband which reads: J. E. ASHWELL CO. K FIRST REGIMENT C. N. G. This indicates that the soldier served in Company K of the 1st Regiment of Infantry, Connecticut