Item Description
Original Item: Only one available. This is a phenomenal example of an Indian Wars Issue Model 1872 chasseur-style kepi in good condition with a small Keystone shaped blue patch on the crown and a gold tape “chinstrap”, indicating that this kepi was worn by an officer, likely in the Pennsylvania National Guard. The cap bears two federal buttons on the sides.
This Federal 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 beneath the lining. The body of the cap meets a band of wool seamed only at the rear and stiffened with leather. The cap's interior is lined with brown polished cotton which is still mostly attached to the top seam but is separated at the bottom. The Moroccan leather sweatband is 1 1/8" wide. The flat visor is original to the hat, and composed of tarred leather. The cap is near perfect in every way without any serious flaws. There is a small marking under the sweatband which could be a name but could also just be a tailor marking. There is also a tag under the sweatband for the United Hatters, Cap, & Millinery Works Union. A great example.
Indian Wars and Civil War ‘chasseur style’ kepis are quite popular. This wonderful example will make an excellent addition to any military headgear collection!
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