U.S. Model 1872 Kepi

Description:

U.S. Model 1872 Kepi, c. 1870s, blue wool broadcloth body, with Civil War-era brass crossed saber insignia on the crown, a brass "1" below, leather chin strap with general service buttons, black silk liner (damage),and remnants of a Philadelphia maker's label.

Provenance: The collection of Ron Tunison.
Estimate $200-250

Visor has some cracking from age, cloth is in very good condition, liner has some loss but in overall good condition.


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