Original U.S. Civil War Union Cavalry Veteran Grand Army of the Republic GAR Chasseur Pattern Kepi German Field Equipment making this an extraordinary addition

making this an extraordinary addition to any collection

The left exterior of the liner band is marked 66 n

administered by the U

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

testimony to this action

Original U.S. Civil War Union Cavalry Veteran Grand Army of the Republic GAR Chasseur Pattern Kepi German Field Equipment making this an extraordinary additionOriginal Item: Genuine U. S. Civil War Cavalry veteran Grand Army of the Republic Chasseur Pattern Kepi. Union Chasseur Pattern Kepi features fabric of dark blue wool broadcloth. The crown stands 3" high at the front, 5. 5" at the rear seam and the top is 4 3 8" in diameter, stiffened with a pasteboard. The body of the cap meets a band of another material seamed only at the back and stiffened with leather. The cap's interior is unlined. The leather