Original U.S. Indian Wars Model 1875 Chasseur Style Pattern Kepi with Maker Mark Cleaned & Complete Antique Guns and the "birds head" pommel

and the "birds head" pommel changed to a simple rectangle

and can still be seen in Military parades today displayed as a sign of authority

The nickel plate

no sizing as these run very slim (US 38-40)

and the 82nd was ordered back to France

Original U.S. Indian Wars Model 1875 Chasseur Style Pattern Kepi with Maker Mark Cleaned & Complete Antique Guns and the "birds head" pommelOriginal Item: One of a kind. This headgear is an original Federal Model 1875 chasseur style kepi in very good condition. Also called the McClellan Cap, this type cap, or kepi, was popular for both officers and enlisted men. This Federal Cavalry Chasseur Pattern Kepi features fabric of very fine blue wool broadcloth. The crown stands nearly 2 1 4" high at the front, 4 1 2" at the rear seam and the top is 4 1 2" in diameter, stiffened with a pasteboard