Original U.S. Indian Wars Model 1876 Campaign Hat with Hat Cord by Dakota Spanish Militaria There is also Japanese numerals

There is also Japanese numerals painted on the tang in yellow

of Rathenow

but is still firmly attached to the pommel cap

The scabbard (saya) is nickel-plated steel with a wood interior

Blade Length: 22 1/4“ Overall

Original U.S. Indian Wars Model 1876 Campaign Hat with Hat Cord by Dakota Spanish Militaria There is also Japanese numeralsOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a tremendous example of the scarce Model 1876 Campaign Hat with Citrus vents and a hat cord. This pattern was adopted by the War Department on Flag Day, 1876, less than two weeks before Custer's disaster at the Little Bighorn. The first contract was let to John T. Waring & Co. of Yonkers, N. Y. for 15,000 hats. The contract was too late to save Waring which went bankrupt before the end of the year. In any