Original U.S. Indian Wars Model 1875 Chasseur Style Pattern Kepi with Maker Mark Cleaned & Complete Antique Guns no sizing as these run

no sizing as these run very slim (US 38-40)

The lock plate is very clearly marked WATERS

The blade ricasso extends about 8 inches

and the "birds head" pommel changed to a simple rectangle

one of the two smallest producers of Martinis

Original U.S. Indian Wars Model 1875 Chasseur Style Pattern Kepi with Maker Mark Cleaned & Complete Antique Guns no sizing as these runOriginal Item: One of a kind. This headgear is an original Federal Model 1875 chasseur style kepi in very good condition. Also called the McClellan Cap, this type cap, or kepi, was popular for both officers and enlisted men. This Federal Cavalry Chasseur Pattern Kepi features fabric of very fine blue wool broadcloth. The crown stands nearly 2 1 4" high at the front, 4 1 2" at the rear seam and the top is 4 1 2" in diameter, stiffened with a pasteboard