Original U.S. Indian Wars Model 1872 Federal Issue Chasseur Style Pattern Kepi with Name on Sweatband ger where the French contingent was

where the French contingent was stationed

but features plastic polymer instead of wooden scales and was made by WMF

The helmet still has all three of the original split pin rivets

pigskin or leather ankle-boots

Original U.S. Indian Wars Model 1872 Federal Issue Chasseur Style Pattern Kepi with Name on Sweatband ger where the French contingent wasOriginal Item: Only one available. 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 has the name Wiesing written on the sweatband, a good research opportunity. This Federal Chasseur Pattern Kepi features fabric of very fine blueish green wool broadcloth. The crown stands nearly 2 1 4" high at the front, 4 1 2" at the rear