Original U.S. Civil War Veteran Grand Army of the Republic Model 1872 Federal Issue Chasseur Style Pattern Kepi with GAR Insignia & Buttons by Horstmann Bros & Co. Flintlock Muskets and Rifles This is a remarkable opportunity

This is a remarkable opportunity to add a rare piece of Australian kit to your collection

the Jenks had been mostly removed from U

bearing serial number 5664 on the breech block and receiver tang

The engraving on top of the barrel is mostly legible:

clergymen and so-called "undesirable elements" were to be isolated there as enemies of the NSDAP regime

Original U.S. Civil War Veteran Grand Army of the Republic Model 1872 Federal Issue Chasseur Style Pattern Kepi with GAR Insignia & Buttons by Horstmann Bros & Co. Flintlock Muskets and Rifles This is a remarkable opportunityOriginal 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. This example has a gilt GAR wreathed hat badge affixed to the front, with a gilt 9 affixed to the chinstrap, likely a post or regiment number. The