Original Early Indian Wars Model 1872 U.S. Army Kepi by Ridabock with Civil War Era 1st Cavalry Regiment Insignia and Federal Eagle “C” Cavalry Side Buttons U.S. Artillery having the often missing front

having the often missing front sight hood as well as a WWII Period web sling

Upon arrival in England the 5th Division was stationed at Tidworth Barracks

Size medium with suspenders and  a manufacture/maker label:B-1Spec No

The inner guard folds away

The back of the case attached to the web belt with two long oval metal hooks

Original Early Indian Wars Model 1872 U.S. Army Kepi by Ridabock with Civil War Era 1st Cavalry Regiment Insignia and Federal Eagle “C” Cavalry Side Buttons U.S. Artillery having the often missing frontOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fair example of an early Indian War Model 1872 U. S. Army Regulation Kepi worn by an enlisted Cavalryman. 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, 4 3 4" at the rear seam and the top is 4 1 2" in diameter. The body of the