Original U.S. Army Indian Wars Model 1876 Cold Weather Hood / Hat U.S. Field Gear The number "4" is stamped

The number "4" is stamped above the butt plate and again below the barrel tang

LW 577 448 26-Feb-1945 Berlin

but the rest of the assembly is generally free of rust

The 1st Battalion was stationed in Ireland from 1881 to September 1885

The all brass hilt consists of a finely detailed lion head cat with art deco leaf backstrap and "P" guard

Original U.S. Army Indian Wars Model 1876 Cold Weather Hood / Hat U.S. Field Gear The number "4" is stampedOriginal Item: Only One Available. Indian War Model 1876 Cold Weather Combination Hood Hat. Developed for soldiers stationed on the frontier, especially in Prairie areas where the unbearable cold weather conditions really took its toll on the troops serving in those areas. Constructed of an ochre duck cotton, lined with red wool, and trimmed with twill cotton tape, The hood could be secured by the means of two buttons at the front. A fold down visor