Item Description
Original Item: Only one available. 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 was manufactured by Bent & Bush of Boston, Massachusetts. This is one of the nicest examples we have ever had.
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 Moroccan leather sweatband is 1 1/8" wide. 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.
There are two brass Federal Eagle buttons on either side of the cap to which the chinstrap is secured. The interior pasteboard is maker-marked to Bent & Bush, a clothing manufacturer based in Boston, Massachusetts. They were known to carry military caps, swords, and epaulets.
Indian Wars and Civil War ‘chasseur style’ kepis are quite popular. This wonderful condition sample will make an excellent addition to any military headgear collection!
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