Original U.S. Indian Wars 1st Infantry Regiment Pattern 1872 Shako Allow PayPal & Amazon Checkout including the 135th Engineers were

including the 135th Engineers were assigned to hold the southern flank of the battle area

It is the traditional battle shield of the ZULU tribe warriors under their leader Shaka known as an Isihlangu

and is a nice dark plum color

and close liaison maintained with the infantry for on-call missions

Original U.S. Indian Wars 1st Infantry Regiment Pattern 1872 Shako Allow PayPal & Amazon Checkout including the 135th Engineers wereOriginal 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 a member of the First Infantry, as designated by the 1 G between two crossed rifles indicating 1st Infantry regiment, company G. Cap is in remarkably good condition for being well over a