Original U.S. Army Indian Wars 4th Infantry Chasseur Pattern Kepi Antique Long Guns while the rest of the

while the rest of the bomber crew usually wore heavier fleece-lined Type B-3 or ANJ-4 (and later B-9 and B-11 parkas) which were warmer and better suited to long hours in the severe cold

The crossguard is a standard Eickhorn type

The cross guard and hilt with lion's head pommel is heavily gilt and retains original gilt chained guard

Having been redesignated a medium bombardment squadron

Original U.S. Army Indian Wars 4th Infantry Chasseur Pattern Kepi Antique Long Guns while the rest of theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This wonderful totally genuine United States Army 4th Infantry 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 back and stiffened