Original U.S. Indian Wars Model 1872 “Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War” Chasseur Style Pattern Kepi by The Simmons Co. at Dan Hall of Boston, Massachusetts Japanese Field Gear Pommel diameter: 35 mm

Pommel diameter: 35 mm

The chin strap has not fared as well

This smaller side also has a hole to lock the sword in the scabbard

-Victory Shoe Shine Kit in original box

based on detailed examination of the guns and new archival research

Original U.S. Indian Wars Model 1872 “Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War” Chasseur Style Pattern Kepi by The Simmons Co. at Dan Hall of Boston, Massachusetts Japanese Field Gear Pommel diameter: 35 mmOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a rough overall example of an early Indian War Model 1872 U. S. Army Regulation Kepi worn by a member or officer of the Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War. This U. S. Army Model 1872 Kepi features fabric of dark blue wool broadcloth, with a painted leather visor, bullion rope chinstrap, with brown polished cotton lining in the crown. The leather visor is missing much of its stitching and is a bit