Original U.S. Civil War 31st Cavalry Regiment GAR Grand Army of the Republic Veteran’s Chasseur Pattern Kepi - No Sweatband Category_Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts made by the MANHATTAN FIREARMS

made by the MANHATTAN FIREARMS COMPANY of NEWARK

with the Motto HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE (Evil to him who evil thinks) on the "Garter" belt circle inside

Overall Length: 54 Inches

It measures approximately 15" x 4 1/4"

held in place with large capped brass rivets just inside the outer edge and two more at the rear neck line

Original U.S. Civil War 31st Cavalry Regiment GAR Grand Army of the Republic Veteran’s Chasseur Pattern Kepi - No Sweatband Category_Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts made by the MANHATTAN FIREARMSOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a very attractive purple felt example of a Civil War veterans G. A. R. kepi with bullion insignia for the 31st Cavalry Regiment on the front, with Cavalry collar insignia affixed to the crown. Elements of the 31st Cavalry saw both Union and Confederate service during the American Civil War, making this a very interesting GAR cap. The cap has shrunk a bit and has an approximate size of 6. The 31st Cavalry saw