Original U.S. 7th Cavalry Regiment Indian Wars Chasseur Pattern Kepi - George Armstrong Custer Command Category_Blunderbuss Schichau was born in Elbing

Schichau was born in Elbing

a type of case-hardening hot oil finish

The panel itself is marked in German "Fraktur" typeface:-

it was a strong

The steel scabbard is in very good condition

Original U.S. 7th Cavalry Regiment Indian Wars Chasseur Pattern Kepi - George Armstrong Custer Command Category_Blunderbuss Schichau was born in ElbingOriginal Item: Only One Available. This wonderful totally genuine United States Army Staff Officer kepi used during the Indian Wars. This U. S. Army Model 1875 Chasseur Pattern Kepi features fabric of dark blue wool broadcloth. The crown stands 2. 5" high at the front, 3. 5" at the rear seam and the top is 5" in diameter. The body of the cap meets a band of wool seamed only at the back and stiffened with leather. The cap's interior is lined with black