Original Early Indian Wars Model 1872 U.S. Army Kepi With Pattern 1851 Bullion Embroidered Officer’s Insignia Snider Rifle usually of beech or walnut

usually of beech or walnut

tapering ferrule

These are all beautiful items which unfortunately not a lot of information exists on

This is a very nice 1956-1964 NASA size MEDIUM Gentex H-4 helmet

There are some thread loops on the left breast for the attachment of a medal bar

Original Early Indian Wars Model 1872 U.S. Army Kepi With Pattern 1851 Bullion Embroidered Officer’s Insignia Snider Rifle usually of beech or walnutOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fair example of an early Indian War Model 1872 U. S. Army Regulation Kepi worn by an Infantry Officer. This U. S. Army Model 1872 Kepi features fabric of dark blue wool broadcloth, with a painted leather visor, Missing leather sweatband, with Brown polished cotton lining in the crown. The crown stands 2 3 4" high at the front, 4 3 4" at the rear seam and the top is 4 1 2" in diameter. The body of the cap