Original U.S. Indian Wars Model 1872 Federal Issue Chasseur Style Pattern Kepi with Name on Sweatband Antique Wheellock Firearms the hill had been taken

the hill had been taken

which was the only marking they used during the Third Reich era

1 - MESS KNIFE

and small chunks missing around the lock

The front lid of the case is marked in a small rectangle in painted black letter type:

Original U.S. Indian Wars Model 1872 Federal Issue Chasseur Style Pattern Kepi with Name on Sweatband Antique Wheellock Firearms the hill had been takenOriginal 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 has the name Wiesing written on the sweatband, a good research opportunity. This Federal Chasseur Pattern Kepi features fabric of very fine blueish green wool broadcloth. The crown stands nearly 2 1 4" high at the front, 4 1 2" at the rear