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 wrapping is in great

The wrapping is in great shape

The piping has also suffered mothing

The cap is constructed of  blue/grey Luftwaffe wool

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

and have about 90% of the plating intact

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 wrapping is in greatOriginal 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