Original U.S. Indian Wars Model 1872 New York State Issue Chasseur Style Pattern Kepi by Cotrell and Leonard Spanish Artillery made of black felt

made of black felt

The different air commands differed slightly from each other in certain uses for these clerical workers

Company G in Dog White

The differences were that the rivets attaching the chinstrap to the helmet were placed much lower down on the shell and the use of a 'lift the dot' fastener for the liner

not the case

Original U.S. Indian Wars Model 1872 New York State Issue Chasseur Style Pattern Kepi by Cotrell and Leonard Spanish Artillery made of black feltOriginal Item: Only one available. This is a fine example of a Indian Wars New York State Issue Model 1872 chasseur style kepi in service worn condition. As issued to both enlisted men and officers during this period. This cap bears the maker stamp in the crown stiffener for the firm of Cotrell and Leonard of Albany, New York. This Federal Chasseur Pattern Kepi features fabric of very fine blue wool broadcloth. The crown stands nearly 2 1 4" high at