Original U.S. Indian Wars Heavy Artillery Regiment Militia Pattern 1872 Shako With Pattern 1852 Simulated Bullion Insignia German Holsters under LTC Philip St

under LTC Philip St

The pistol functions well

Some M8 scabbards were later modified by adding the M1910 hook

The shell is stamped SiJ66 indicating that Eisenhüttenwerk Schlesien

MACHINE GUNS

Original U.S. Indian Wars Heavy Artillery Regiment Militia Pattern 1872 Shako With Pattern 1852 Simulated Bullion Insignia German Holsters under LTC Philip StOriginal Item: Only One Available. Fantastic pattern 1872 Indian Wars rigid shell kepi. Characteristics that define this version are sturdier construction and a lather banding around the crown. This fine example dates from the end of the 19th century and belonged to an Officer of a heavy artillery regiment, as identified by the insignia on the front. This insignia adheres almost exactly to the 1851 regulations, but it lacks the number of the regiment