Chasseur Pattern Cap with Staff and Corps Insignia. The fashionable, low-crown Chasseur cap was a direct copy of the French ...

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Chasseur Pattern Cap with Staff and Corps Insignia. The fashionable, low-crown Chasseur cap was a direct copy of the French kepi and the style remained with the U.S. Army for many years after the Civil War. This example has an original 3rd Division, VI Corps badge with gold embroidered border affixed to the center of the crown. On the front is an old English "US" within a wreath as called for in regulations for staff officers. The narrow chin strap is secured by general service "eagle" buttons and the cap has an unusual unbound visor. Like the outside, the interior is in excellent condition with a tall sweatband, green polish cotton "bag" lining and maroon glazed cloth top. A nice looking cap that would compliment any officer's uniform.