Original U.S. Indian Wars Era Cavalry Officer Model 1872 Federal Issue Chasseur Style Pattern Kepi U.S. Army The company augmented active-duty forces

The company augmented active-duty forces or were mobilized to conduct pre-assault and deep post-assault reconnaissance and surveillance in support of Expeditionary Strike Group Two and II Marine Expeditionary Force and its subordinate elements

The blade still shows a faint SUGUHA (直刃 or straight) temper line (刃文 - HAMON)

The front of the oval guard is marked with the serial number 9581 / E

There is some damage to the liner

the SE marking was discontinued in favor of three letter code "hkp"

Original U.S. Indian Wars Era Cavalry Officer Model 1872 Federal Issue Chasseur Style Pattern Kepi U.S. Army The company augmented active-duty forcesOriginal Item: Only one available. This is a fine example of a Indian Wars Federal Issue Model 1872 chasseur style kepi in good condition. As issued to both enlisted men and officers during this period. This Federal 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 pasteboard. The body of the cap meets a