Original U.S. Indian Wars M-1872 2nd Cavalry Regiment Chasseur Pattern Kepi - 2nd Dragoons French Holsters Temper line (hamon) is very

Temper line (hamon) is very faint

There is some wear at the shoulders and fraying with minor holes in cotton waist band and cuffs

The amazing long stock

the propeller-less shaft began spinning faster and faster

Carlson's 3-man fire team and 10-man squad organizations were adopted

Original U.S. Indian Wars M-1872 2nd Cavalry Regiment Chasseur Pattern Kepi - 2nd Dragoons French Holsters Temper line (hamon) is veryOriginal Item: Only One Available. This wonderful totally genuine United States Army Staff Officer kepi used during the Indian Wars. This U. S. Army Model 1875 Chasseur Pattern Kepi features fabric of dark blue wool broadcloth. The crown stands 2. 5" high at the front, 3. 5" at the rear seam and the top is 5" in diameter. The body of the cap meets a band of wool seamed only at the back and stiffened with leather. The cap's interior is lined with black