{"product_id":"original-u-s-indian-wars-model-1872-sons-of-the-union-veterans-of-the-civil-war-cavalry-issue-chasseur-style-pattern-kepi-size-7-1-4","title":"Original U.S. Indian Wars Model 1872 “Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War” Cavalry Issue Chasseur Style Pattern Kepi - Size 7 1\/4","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fair example of an early Indian War Model 1872 U.S. Army Regulation Kepi worn by a member of the Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War. This U.S. Army Model 1872 Kepi features fabric of dark blue wool broadcloth, with a painted leather visor, Moroccan leather sweatband, with black polished cotton lining in the crown. The crown stands 2 3\/4\" high at the front, 4 3\/4\" at the rear seam and the top is 4 1\/2\" in diameter. The body of the cap meets a band of wool seamed only at the back and stiffened with leather. This example dates to roughly 1885-1890 and is in fair condition with an original leather chinstrap attached at the two buttons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original leather chinstrap is present, being secured on each side of the cap by a Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War button. There is no maker mark but the now mostly-detached sweatband still retains a size sticker, 7 ¼. The sweatband only retains 20% of its stitching and should be restitched to prevent further deterioration. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA nice example of an M1872 kepi. Ready for display.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44817553686597,"sku":"ONSV26PCS034","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV26PCS034__02.jpg?v=1774547335","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-indian-wars-model-1872-sons-of-the-union-veterans-of-the-civil-war-cavalry-issue-chasseur-style-pattern-kepi-size-7-1-4","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}