Original Early Indian Wars Model 1872 U.S. Army Issue Kepi with Civil War Era Infantry Bugle Insignia Antique Percussion Firearms The interior lining fabric is

The interior lining fabric is a thin rayon

Colonel Barry St

which oversaw Allied forces in South East Asia and the South West Pacific

which we believe indicates issue in Brunswick or possibly Bavaria

and PFC chevrons

Original Early Indian Wars Model 1872 U.S. Army Issue Kepi with Civil War Era Infantry Bugle Insignia Antique Percussion Firearms The interior lining fabric isOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent example of an early Indian War Model 1872 U. S. Army Regulation Kepi worn by an enlisted Infantryman. This U. S. Army Model 1872 Kepi features fabric of dark blue wool broadcloth, with a painted leather visor, Moroccan leather sweatband, with Brown polished cotton lining in the crown. The crown stands 2 3 4" high at the front, 5" at the rear seam and the top is 5" in diameter. The body of the cap