Original U.S. Indian Wars Major Chasseur Pattern Kepi Japanese Replica *Rhineland (with arrowhead)

*Rhineland (with arrowhead)

Typical neglected condition but still a good example of conversion from Flintlock to Percussion

the barrel may have been resurfaced

At Myitkyina we had contests to see who could be highest when we passed the tower on take-off

An original bandolier of which reproductions are now being offered @ around $ 45

Original U.S. Indian Wars Major Chasseur Pattern Kepi Japanese Replica *Rhineland (with arrowhead)Original Item: Only One Available. This wonderful totally genuine United States Army rank of Major Officer Chasseur Pattern Kepi dating from the Indian Wars. This U. S. Army Model 1875 Chasseur Pattern Kepi features fabric of dark blue wool broadcloth. The crown stands 2 1 4" high at the front, 4 1 2" at the rear seam and the top is 5" in diameter, stiffened with a pasteboard beneath the lining. The body of the cap meets a band of wool seamed only at