Original U.S. Civil War / Early Indian Wars Private Purchase Chasseur Style Pattern Kepi With Pre - Civil War Infantry “I” Side Buttons Japanese Marines The offensive model was made

The offensive model was made with two thin steel plates

It was in either tombac or zinc and featured a ship with a large German eagle grasping a swas on its bow

This helmet is in black

The left side has come separated from the top and bottom sides

This instrument may very well have been in Khartoum in 1885

Original U.S. Civil War / Early Indian Wars Private Purchase Chasseur Style Pattern Kepi With Pre - Civil War Infantry “I” Side Buttons Japanese Marines The offensive model was madeOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fine example of a Civil War and early Indian Wars chasseur style kepi in good condition. As issued to both enlisted men and officers during this period. The no longer retains manufacturer information on the interior lining. This Federal Chasseur Pattern Kepi features fabric of very fine blue wool broadcloth. The crown stands nearly 2 high at the front, 4 at the rear seam and the top is 5 in diameter,