Original U.S. Indian Wars Model 1875 Chasseur Style Pattern Kepi with Maker Mark Antique Flintlock Firearms Of all steel and brass

Of all steel and brass construction it was launched using a special wood tipped cartridge that could effectively lob a grenade from one trench across No-Mans Land into the Trenches of the enemy

This example is dated 1953

and a wonderful finish

Never did know how he was killed

Original U.S. Indian Wars Model 1875 Chasseur Style Pattern Kepi with Maker Mark Antique Flintlock Firearms Of all steel and brassOriginal Item: One of a kind. This headgear is an original Federal Model 1875 chasseur style kepi in very good 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 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