Original U.S. Indian Wars Model 1872 U.S. Army Issue Kepi with Original Chinstrap Garand & U.S. Rifles • Brown Leather cased monocular

• Brown Leather cased monocular by “MONOX of PARIS"

The crossguard has a typical Alcoso style open winged eagle which looks to the viewer's right

the Federal Signal Corporation was manufacturing outdoor warning sirens

It also bears ordnance sub-inspector marking F

with the small tightening buckle in the back still retained

Original U.S. Indian Wars Model 1872 U.S. Army Issue Kepi with Original Chinstrap Garand & U.S. Rifles • Brown Leather cased monocularOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent example of an early Indian War Model 1872 U. S. Army Regulation Kepi likely worn by an enlisted infantryman. This U. S. Army Model 1872 Kepi features fabric of dark blue wool broadcloth, with a painted leather visor, with 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