Original U.S. Indian Wars Model 1872 National Guard of New Jersey Issue Chasseur Style Pattern Kepi - Size 7⅛
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Original Item: Only one available. This is a heavily worn 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 bears buttons with crossed rifles and NG / NJ for the National Guard of New Jersey.
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 the head-wrapping black cloth which is very tight in the center. The Moroccan leather sweatband is 1 1/2" wide. The flat visor is original to the hat, and composed of tarred leather, and on it is the size sticker, 7⅛.
There are no markings we can find inside. There is heavy wear to the exterior with some tearing and moth damage.
Ready for display.
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