Original U.S. Indian Wars Model 1872 Federal Issue Chasseur Style Pattern Kepi by Bent & Bush Sten Gun Year of Manufacture: 1880s

Year of Manufacture: 1880s

This is the maker marking of Weyersberg & Co

with both of the original brass attachment tabs still intact

sterling silver marked (pin-back) Captain pin on the left side

-2 Large Australian Commonwealth Military Forces hat badges

Original U.S. Indian Wars Model 1872 Federal Issue Chasseur Style Pattern Kepi by Bent & Bush Sten Gun Year of Manufacture: 1880sOriginal Item: Only one available. This is a phenomenal example of an Indian Wars Issue Model 1872 chasseur style kepi in good condition, as issued to both enlisted men and officers during this period. This example was manufactured by Bent & Bush of Boston, Massachusetts. This is one of the nicest examples we have ever had. This Federal Chasseur Pattern Kepi features fabric of very fine blue wool broadcloth. The crown stands nearly 2 1 4" high at the