Original U.S. Indian Wars Named Model 1872 Connecticut National Guard Issue Chasseur Style Pattern Kepi with Original Name & Unit Tag - 1st Connecticut Infantry Military Equipment the uniform went through a

the uniform went through a number of changes before arriving at the pattern used during the WW2 period

and on the inside of the right grip scale (the left is usually unmarked on U

it is known as Teppachi

The piping has also suffered mothing

Private Morris Silverberg

Original U.S. Indian Wars Named Model 1872 Connecticut National Guard Issue Chasseur Style Pattern Kepi with Original Name & Unit Tag - 1st Connecticut Infantry Military Equipment the uniform went through aOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is a phenomenal example of an Indian Wars Issue Model 1872 chasseur style kepi in good condition, as issued to both enlisted men and officers during this period. This example is affixed with Connecticut State buttons and has an original tag under the sweatband which reads: J. E. ASHWELL CO. K FIRST REGIMENT C. N. G. This indicates that the soldier served in Company K of the 1st Regiment of Infantry, Connecticut