Original U.S. Indian Wars / Spanish-American War Cavalry Corporal Uniform Set - Includes Boots, Blouse, Trousers, Campaign Hat, Belt/Holster and Canteen With Sling U.S. Navy and commissioned at Philadelphia

and commissioned at Philadelphia

and retains almost all the nickel plate

with just a bit of staining from age on both

It has a substantial iron lip around the top and an integral iron "ear" grip to the rear

Original U.S. Indian Wars / Spanish-American War Cavalry Corporal Uniform Set - Includes Boots, Blouse, Trousers, Campaign Hat, Belt/Holster and Canteen With Sling U.S. Navy and commissioned at PhiladelphiaOriginal Items: Only One Set Available. Between the early 1870s and early 1880s, a considerable lack of uniformity was noted in army clothing, particularly in the field uniform. A closer look at period photographs reveals that even within the same company, there were up to four different patterns and several variations of uniforms simultaneously. This lack of consistency was primarily due to the surplus of uniforms and equipment that the Army