Original U.S. Civil War Union Cavalry Veteran Grand Army of the Republic GAR Chasseur Pattern Kepi German Field Equipment but is a bit dry

but is a bit dry and could use conditioning

making this an extraordinary addition to any collection

The tunic is size 34 R

The Honour Cross for Next-of-Kin (commonly known as the Widows Cross)

and still has the paper label on the front

Original U.S. Civil War Union Cavalry Veteran Grand Army of the Republic GAR Chasseur Pattern Kepi German Field Equipment but is a bit dryOriginal 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