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ORIGINAL MODEL 1872 US ARMY FORAGE CAP OR KEPI INSIGNIA – REGIMENTAL NUMBERS AND COMPANY LETTERS: As used to designate the soldier’s regiment and company, these are the original Model 1872 Kepi or Forage Cap Letters and Numerals Insignia.  Affixed to the crown of the soldier’s hat, the numbers were attached above the intersection of the crossed sabres, rifles or cannons and the letter was attached below the intersection.  The numerals are German silver, the letters are brass and all are ˝” high.  These are unissued old, original stock, in excellent condition and the have the attaching wires present on the reverse. These insignia will be nice additions to your Indian War Infantry uniform and equipment collection.   $10 each 

Currently have the following in stock: 

Numbers:  1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 9, and 10.

                  Have one Civil War Brass, lead backed, number “4”, complete with wires.

Letters:  ALL SOLD

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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