Item Description
Original Item. One-of-a-Kind. 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 officer’s during this period. This example is affixed with Connecticut State buttons and has an original tag under the sweatband which reads:
J.E. ASHWELL
CO. K
FIRST REGIMENT
C.N.G.
This indicates that the soldier served in Company K of the 1st Regiment of Infantry, Connecticut National Guard. We are unsure of when exactly Ashwell served, but it would’ve been between 1872 and 1895. Due to the lack of Connecticut state records for the Indian Wars period, we are unable to find a positive ID on this cap, but with enough searching, it could definitely be identified!
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 flat visor is original to the hat, and composed of tarred leather. The cap is near perfect in every way without any serious flaws.
This is a really phenomenal example with a scarce ID tag inside, a tremendous piece for any Connecticut National Guard or Indian Wars collection. Comes ready for further research and display.
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