Original U.S. Civil War 31st Cavalry Regiment GAR Grand Army of the Republic Veteran’s Chasseur Pattern Kepi - No Sweatband Japanese Replica The buckle has broken off

The buckle has broken off

subsequent re-issues of the medal lack these devices

but the Colt address marking is still faintly legible on the top of the barrel:

On 18 May 1968 the night perimeter of Company B was attacked by PAVN soldiers

Original U.S. Civil War 31st Cavalry Regiment GAR Grand Army of the Republic Veteran’s Chasseur Pattern Kepi - No Sweatband Japanese Replica The buckle has broken offOriginal 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