Original U.S. Indian Wars Heavy Artillery Regiment Militia Pattern 1872 Shako With Pattern 1852 Simulated Bullion Insignia German Holsters Today they both rest in

Today they both rest in USA

The shell is stamped SiJ66 indicating that Eisenhüttenwerk Schlesien

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This is a wonderful set of three photo albums

Original U.S. Indian Wars Heavy Artillery Regiment Militia Pattern 1872 Shako With Pattern 1852 Simulated Bullion Insignia German Holsters Today they both rest inOriginal Item: Only One Available. Fantastic pattern 1872 Indian Wars rigid shell kepi. Characteristics that define this version are sturdier construction and a lather banding around the crown. This fine example dates from the end of the 19th century and belonged to an Officer of a heavy artillery regiment, as identified by the insignia on the front. This insignia adheres almost exactly to the 1851 regulations, but it lacks the number of the regiment