Original U.S. Civil War Union Cavalry Veteran Grand Army of the Republic GAR Chasseur Pattern Kepi German Field Equipment The Honour Cross for Next-of-Kin

The Honour Cross for Next-of-Kin (commonly known as the Widows Cross)

The left exterior of the liner band is marked 66 n

The tunic is size 34 R

making this an extraordinary addition to any collection

testimony to this action

Original U.S. Civil War Union Cavalry Veteran Grand Army of the Republic GAR Chasseur Pattern Kepi German Field Equipment The Honour Cross for Next-of-KinOriginal Item: Genuine U. S. Civil War Cavalry veteran Grand Army of the Republic Chasseur Pattern Kepi. Union Chasseur Pattern Kepi features fabric of dark blue wool broadcloth. The crown stands 3" high at the front, 5. 5" at the rear seam and the top is 4 3 8" in diameter, stiffened with a pasteboard. The body of the cap meets a band of another material seamed only at the back and stiffened with leather. The cap's interior is unlined. The leather