Original U.S. Indian Wars 23rd New York Infantry Regiment First Lieutenant Chasseur Pattern Kepi German Air Force Luftwaffe The 98th earned a Distinguished

The 98th earned a Distinguished Unit Citation (DUC) for action against the enemy in the Middle East

The preferred method of transport was railroad (if available and passable)

the Americans had moved beyond the rest of the Allied line and found themselves completely cut off and surrounded by German forces

Complete with matching finish all steel boot Scabbard with large spring on side for securing inside of Jack Boot

outer layer

Original U.S. Indian Wars 23rd New York Infantry Regiment First Lieutenant Chasseur Pattern Kepi German Air Force Luftwaffe The 98th earned a DistinguishedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This wonderful United States Army Officer rank of First Lieutenant Chasseur Pattern Kepi dating from the Indian Wars. This U. S. Army Model 1875 Chasseur Pattern Kepi features fabric of dark blue wool broadcloth. The crown stands 2" high at the front, 5" at the rear seam and the top is 4 1 2" in diameter, stiffened with a pasteboard beneath the lining. The body of the cap meets a band of wool seamed only at the back