Original U.S. Civil War / Early Indian Wars 47th New York Infantry Regiment Officers Private Purchase Chasseur Style Pattern Kepi by J.H. McKenney & Co - Complete 20th Century The steel shell is stamped

The steel shell is stamped 87A along with a large S indicating Schlueter manufacture and dating from 1943

The shooter could load a ball that would otherwise not fit through the muzzle

and Asia and saw service in the Second Taiwan Strait Crisis and the Croatian War of Independence

is a radio gunner with the 9th bomber squadron in England

This information is all contained on the museum label

Original U.S. Civil War / Early Indian Wars 47th New York Infantry Regiment Officers Private Purchase Chasseur Style Pattern Kepi by J.H. McKenney & Co - Complete 20th Century The steel shell is stampedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fine example of a Civil War to early Indian Wars chasseur style kepi in good condition. As issued to both enlisted men and officers during this period. This kepi is for an Officer in the 47th New York Infantry Regiment and is identified as being such from the badge on the front and the quatrefoil on top. This Federal Chasseur Pattern Kepi features fabric of very fine blue wool broadcloth. The crown stands