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 The Markings on the receiver

The Markings on the receiver are:

Curved along the bottom of the back of the medal are six stars

When it comes to “Finnish M40” we immediately think of the German style M40 helmet the Finns produced

The inner guard folds away

Helped to prepare the way for and participated in the invasion of Southern France in Aug 1944

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 The Markings on the receiverOriginal 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