Original Early Indian Wars Model 1872 U.S. Army Issue Kepi with Civil War Era Infantry Bugle Insignia Napoleonic #3 engine was sputtering and

#3 engine was sputtering and missing

There is a clear Waffenamt marking on the metal housing under the white Prüftaste (test button)

The painting is vibrant and totally consistent with two other known examples from the crews that flew this aircraft

Overall length of case when closed is 48 inches when flat

The interior shows light wear with some staining

Original Early Indian Wars Model 1872 U.S. Army Issue Kepi with Civil War Era Infantry Bugle Insignia Napoleonic #3 engine was sputtering andOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent example of an early Indian War Model 1872 U. S. Army Regulation Kepi worn by an enlisted Infantryman. This U. S. Army Model 1872 Kepi features fabric of dark blue wool broadcloth, with a painted leather visor, Moroccan leather sweatband, with Brown polished cotton lining in the crown. The crown stands 2 3 4" high at the front, 5" at the rear seam and the top is 5" in diameter. The body of the cap