Item: ONJR21161
Original U.S. Army Indian Wars Model 1876 Cold Weather Hood / Hat
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Original Item: Only One Available. Indian War Model 1876 Cold Weather Combination Hood/Hat. Developed for soldiers stationed on the frontier, especially in Prairie areas where the unbearable cold weather conditions really took its toll on the troops serving in those areas.
Constructed of an ochre duck cotton, lined with red wool, and trimmed with twill cotton tape, The hood could be secured by the means of two buttons at the front. A fold-down visor was fitted to the front. In addition, the hood was fitted with a skirt, which allowed the soldier wearing it to securely tuck the hood into the neck and shoulder area of the issue Greatcoat.
Nicely marked inside:
U.S.Q.M.D.
Phila Depot
1892 93
This indicates that this cap was made by the United States Quartermaster Department at the Philadelphia Depot during the fiscal year of 1892-1893.
An excellent, and hard to find, piece of Indian Wars Era Cold Weather Gear, often missing from even the most advanced collections!
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