Original U.S. Indian Wars Model 1875 Chasseur Style Pattern Kepi with Maker Mark Cleaned & Complete Antique Guns The nickel plate

The nickel plate

It begins January 1st 1945 with KHARTOUM EGYPT

It has two claws that engage openings in the body of the pistol grip assembly

The lock plate is very clearly marked WATERS

and the "birds head" pommel changed to a simple rectangle

Original U.S. Indian Wars Model 1875 Chasseur Style Pattern Kepi with Maker Mark Cleaned & Complete Antique Guns The nickel plateOriginal Item: One of a kind. This headgear is an original Federal Model 1875 chasseur style kepi in very good condition. Also called the McClellan Cap, this type cap, or kepi, was popular for both officers and enlisted men. This Federal Cavalry Chasseur Pattern Kepi features fabric of very fine blue wool broadcloth. The crown stands nearly 2 1 4" high at the front, 4 1 2" at the rear seam and the top is 4 1 2" in diameter, stiffened with a pasteboard