Original U.S. Indian Wars Named Model 1872 Connecticut National Guard Issue Chasseur Style Pattern Kepi with Original Name & Unit Tag - 1st Connecticut Infantry Ancient The crossguard is the standard

The crossguard is the standard brass type

however the blade marking and straight crossguard are the typical style made during the war

This is an Austrian Percussion Lorenz style musket most probably imported for use in the Civil War that was then cut to half stock for civilian use

A very nice aged example

Overall length: 9 3/4”

Original U.S. Indian Wars Named Model 1872 Connecticut National Guard Issue Chasseur Style Pattern Kepi with Original Name & Unit Tag - 1st Connecticut Infantry Ancient The crossguard is the standardOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is a phenomenal example of an Indian Wars Issue Model 1872 chasseur style kepi in good condition, as issued to both enlisted men and officers during this period. This example is affixed with Connecticut State buttons and has an original tag under the sweatband which reads: J. E. ASHWELL CO. K FIRST REGIMENT C. N. G. This indicates that the soldier served in Company K of the 1st Regiment of Infantry, Connecticut