Original U.S. Civil War Artillery Officer’s Private Purchase Chasseur Style Pattern Kepi - Possibly Militia or Zouave Featured Item F on front and on

F on front and on reverse is stamped MEXICO SILVER and engraved 2062865

The original SPH-4 had a shell made of fibreglass cloth layers bonded by epoxy

Worn in the breast pocket of the Paratrooper M2 Jump Jacket these knives were intended for paratroopers to cut there parachute cords and anything else if they got entangled during a jump

The early style three pad leather liner comes with a full adjustable leather chinstrap

Definitely an interesting piece of firearms and military history

Original U.S. Civil War Artillery Officer’s Private Purchase Chasseur Style Pattern Kepi - Possibly Militia or Zouave Featured Item F on front and onOriginal Item: Only One Available. Now this is one of the most attractive looking Civil War kepis you have seen in awhile. This red kepi was once worn by an Officer of either an Artillery Regiment or the famed Zouave Regiment due to them being identical. The cap does show age and wear, but this is one of the most solid examples we have seen in quite some time. This is an absolutely stunning example of a Civil War Union Officers Kepi dating from the