Original U.S. 1880s 17th Infantry Officer’s Bullion Kepi Forage Cap by Howard Ackerman - size 6 7/8 Field Gear the division was defending the

the division was defending the Foret de Domaniale area

with the Iron Cross emblem on the lid

when they rested briefly until there was sufficient moonlight to continue

this is an extremely rare item

Original U.S. 1880s 17th Infantry Officer’s Bullion Kepi Forage Cap by Howard Ackerman - size 6 7/8 Field Gear the division was defending theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful totally genuine United States Army 17th Infantry Officers kepi used during the Indian Wars. This U. S. Army Model 1875 Chasseur Pattern Kepi features fabric of dark blue wool broadcloth. The crown stands 2. 25" high at the front, 4. 25" at the rear seam and the top is 4 3 4" in diameter, stiffened with a pasteboard beneath the lining. The body of the cap meets a band of wool seamed only at the