Original U.S. Spanish-American War Named & Identified M1872 Kepi of Brigadier General John Walter Clous - Brevetted Twice for Gallantry at Gettysburg & Served on Staff of Generals Merritt, Miles, and Brooke in SAW Snider Rifle Accessories " stamping on rear

" stamping on rear

The lock is marked 1850 / TOWER below the cap bolster

26    12/11/1944    Frankfurt (#179)     Paul F

and areas of wear are evident on both garments

Stephen Cassin (1783 - 1857)

Original U.S. Spanish-American War Named & Identified M1872 Kepi of Brigadier General John Walter Clous - Brevetted Twice for Gallantry at Gettysburg & Served on Staff of Generals Merritt, Miles, and Brooke in SAW Snider Rifle Accessories " stamping on rearOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is an outstanding M1872 Kepi which saw use by Brigadier General John Walter Clous, a German born American soldier with a fascinating story. Clous wore this kepi while serving as a Brigadier General of Volunteers in the Spanish American war, serving on the staffs of Gens. Merritt, Miles, and Brooke. He was also the Secretary and Recorder of the Commission for the Evacuation of Cuba. The kepi has a gorgeous bullion