Original U.S. Indian Wars M-1872 2nd Cavalry Regiment Chasseur Pattern Kepi - 2nd Dragoons Japanese Militaria and the front visor is

and the front visor is unmarked as standard

which could be a serial number or part of a date

Bradbury was a government contractor that made wire cutters and other equipment

The leather grip is nice

Original U.S. Indian Wars M-1872 2nd Cavalry Regiment Chasseur Pattern Kepi - 2nd Dragoons Japanese Militaria and the front visor isOriginal Item: Only One Available. This wonderful totally genuine United States Army Staff Officer kepi used during the Indian Wars. This U. S. Army Model 1875 Chasseur Pattern Kepi features fabric of dark blue wool broadcloth. The crown stands 2. 5" high at the front, 3. 5" at the rear seam and the top is 5" in diameter. The body of the cap meets a band of wool seamed only at the back and stiffened with leather. The cap's interior is lined with black