Original Early Indian Wars Model 1872 U.S. Army Kepi by Ridabock with Civil War Era 1st Cavalry Regiment Insignia and Federal Eagle “C” Cavalry Side Buttons U.S. Artillery There is just a bit

There is just a bit of crazing on the paint

Curved along the bottom of the back of the medal are six stars

Size medium with suspenders and  a manufacture/maker label:B-1Spec No

There is also an FM inspector cartouche stamped into the stock on the left side behind the lower lock screw

When it comes to “Finnish M40” we immediately think of the German style M40 helmet the Finns produced

Original Early Indian Wars Model 1872 U.S. Army Kepi by Ridabock with Civil War Era 1st Cavalry Regiment Insignia and Federal Eagle “C” Cavalry Side Buttons U.S. Artillery There is just a bitOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fair example of an early Indian War Model 1872 U. S. Army Regulation Kepi worn by an enlisted Cavalryman. This U. S. Army Model 1872 Kepi features fabric of dark blue wool broadcloth, with a painted leather visor, Moroccan leather sweatband, with Brown 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