Original U.S. Civil War Union Cavalry Veteran Model 1875 GAR Chasseur Pattern Kepi Original Items

Original U.S. Civil War Union Cavalry Veteran Model 1875 GAR Chasseur Pattern Kepi Original Items

Original U.S. Civil War Union Cavalry Veteran Model 1875 GAR Chasseur Pattern Kepi Original Items

Original U.S. Civil War Union Cavalry Veteran Model 1875 GAR Chasseur Pattern Kepi Original Items

Original U.S. Civil War Union Cavalry Veteran Model 1875 GAR Chasseur Pattern Kepi Original Items

Original U.S. Civil War Union Cavalry Veteran Model 1875 GAR Chasseur Pattern Kepi Original Items

Original U.S. Civil War Union Cavalry Veteran Model 1875 GAR Chasseur Pattern Kepi Original Items

Original U.S. Civil War Union Cavalry Veteran Model 1875 GAR Chasseur Pattern Kepi Original Items

Original U.S. Civil War Union Cavalry Veteran Model 1875 GAR Chasseur Pattern Kepi Original Items

Original U.S. Civil War Union Cavalry Veteran Model 1875 GAR Chasseur Pattern Kepi Original Items

Original U.S. Civil War Union Cavalry Veteran Model 1875 GAR Chasseur Pattern Kepi Original Items

Original U.S. Civil War Union Cavalry Veteran Model 1875 GAR Chasseur Pattern Kepi Original Items

Original U.S. Civil War Union Cavalry Veteran Model 1875 GAR Chasseur Pattern Kepi Original Items

Original U.S. Civil War Union Cavalry Veteran Model 1875 GAR Chasseur Pattern Kepi Original Items

Original U.S. Civil War Union Cavalry Veteran Model 1875 GAR Chasseur Pattern Kepi Original Items

Original U.S. Civil War Union Cavalry Veteran Model 1875 GAR Chasseur Pattern Kepi Original Items

Original U.S. Civil War Union Cavalry Veteran Model 1875 GAR Chasseur Pattern Kepi Original Items

Original U.S. Civil War Union Cavalry Veteran Model 1875 GAR Chasseur Pattern Kepi Original Items

Item: ON4703

Original U.S. Civil War Union Cavalry Veteran Model 1875 GAR Chasseur Pattern Kepi

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Item Description

Original Item: One-of-a-kind. This Civil War Grand Army of the Republic uniform item of headgear is an original Federal cavalry officer’s Model 1875 chasseur-style’ kepi in worn and faded condition. Also called the “McClellan Cap”, this type cap, or kepi, was popular for both officers and enlisted men.

This Federal Cavalry Chasseur Pattern Kepi features fabric of very faded blue wool broadcloth. The crown stands nearly 3" high at the front, 5" at the rear seam and the top is 4 3/8" in diameter, stiffened with a pasteboard beneath the lining. The body of the cap meets a band of another material seamed only at the back and stiffened with leather. The cap's interior is lined with dark brown glazed cotton. The leather sweatband is 1.25" wide.

The flat visor is original to the hat, and composed of black patent leather. It is edged with oilcloth that is stitched in place. There are two brass Federal Cavalry "C" buttons that read SUPERIOR QUALITY on the reverse side. On the front of the cap is an embroidered bullion Cavalry patch with crossed.

Civil War ‘chasseur style’ kepis are quite popular, especially those of the cavalry branch. This worn, very faded but original Civil War cavalry Grand Army of the Republic kepi would make an excellent addition to any military headgear collection.

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