Original U.S. Indian Wars Grand Army of the Republic Model 1872 Federal Issue Chasseur Style Pattern Kepi with GAR Buttons by J.H. Wilson of Philadelphia
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Original Item: Only one available. This is a very good 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 GAR buttons holding in the decorative chinstrap, denoting use by the Grand Army of the Republic, the largest Civil War Veteran’s Organization in the country.
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 1/8" wide. The flat visor is original to the hat, and composed of tarred leather. There is no size marking, but it is likely a size 7.
On the sweatband is a faded inscribed name, Elias B…, but the rest of the last name is too faded to read. The interior crown has a maker’s mark for J.H. Wilson of Philadelphia.
The crown of the cap has some heavy mothing with scattering mothing in other spots. There is heavy wear to the visor and chinstrap.
Indian Wars and Civil War ‘chasseur style’ kepis are quite popular. This example will make an excellent addition to any military headgear collection!
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