Original U.S. Indian Wars Heavy Artillery Regiment Militia Pattern 1872 Shako With Pattern 1852 Simulated Bullion Insignia German Holsters This is a wonderful set

This is a wonderful set of three photo albums

This very nice example is marked on the ricasso with the double trademark "King's Head" alongside a "Knights's Head" logo of legendary German maker Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Cie of Solingen

these still would give a hearty thump when discharged

which is read NOSHU SEKI JU MASAYUKI SAKU

Original U.S. Indian Wars Heavy Artillery Regiment Militia Pattern 1872 Shako With Pattern 1852 Simulated Bullion Insignia German Holsters This is a wonderful setOriginal Item: Only One Available. Fantastic pattern 1872 Indian Wars rigid shell kepi. Characteristics that define this version are sturdier construction and a lather banding around the crown. This fine example dates from the end of the 19th century and belonged to an Officer of a heavy artillery regiment, as identified by the insignia on the front. This insignia adheres almost exactly to the 1851 regulations, but it lacks the number of the regiment