ORIGINAL INDIAN WARS PERIOD ENLISTED MEN'S FORAGE CAP OR KEPI INSIGNIA:  Each of these insignias is listed below with accompanying photographs.

MODEL 1875 INFANTRY FORAGE CAP OR KEPI INSIGNIA – ORIGINAL:  An original Model 1875 Infantry Kepi or Forage Cap Insignia, introduced in 1875 to replace the previous hunting horn patterns, this Crossed Rifle pattern was the first version of the now familiar standard Infantry insignia.   

This insignia was affixed to the front of the crown of the Infantry Soldier’s hat and measures 2 3/8” long and 1 3/8” high.  This insignia shows some evidence of having been once attached to a cap, having some wear limited to the high points of the flats of the rifle butt stocks, but otherwise retains a nice shiny surface.  Three of the four attaching wires are present on the reverse.    

This insignia will be a nice addition to your Indian War Infantry uniform and equipment collection.  (0426) $45

MODEL 1872 ARTILLERY FORAGE CAP OR KEPI INSIGNIA – ORIGINAL:  An original Model 1875 Artillery Kepi or Forage Cap Insignia, which was introduced in 1872 to replace the larger insignia dating from before the Civil War.   

This insignia was affixed to the front of the crown of the Infantry Soldier’s hat and measures 2” long and 1 ¼” high.  This insignia is unissued, old original stock, in like new condition, however one of the four attaching loops on the reverse is missing – the other three are present. .

Less common than the infantry and cavalry Forage Cap insignias, this artillery insignia will be a nice addition to your Indian War uniform and equipment collection.  (0425) $55

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