Original U.S. Spanish-American War Named & Identified M1872 Kepi of Brigadier General John Walter Clous - Brevetted Twice for Gallantry at Gettysburg & Served on Staff of Generals Merritt, Miles, and Brooke in SAW Snider Rifle Accessories All six of the cap

All six of the cap nipple cones are clear

" stamping on rear

Commonly referred to as the "Springfield" (after its original place of production

The butt stock does have some wood loss and cracking around the receiver tang

for Robert Hauschild

Original U.S. Spanish-American War Named & Identified M1872 Kepi of Brigadier General John Walter Clous - Brevetted Twice for Gallantry at Gettysburg & Served on Staff of Generals Merritt, Miles, and Brooke in SAW Snider Rifle Accessories All six of the capOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is an outstanding M1872 Kepi which saw use by Brigadier General John Walter Clous, a German born American soldier with a fascinating story. Clous wore this kepi while serving as a Brigadier General of Volunteers in the Spanish American war, serving on the staffs of Gens. Merritt, Miles, and Brooke. He was also the Secretary and Recorder of the Commission for the Evacuation of Cuba. The kepi has a gorgeous bullion