Original U.S. Indian Wars 3rd Infantry Regiment Militia Pattern 1872 Shako by W. Stokes Kirk of Philadelphia British Machine Guns 000 barrels per year for

000 barrels per year for gunsmiths who would do final rifling and fitting

and the prompt

A great chance to own a piece of communications history

Japanese and Italian aggression

The left side of the helmet looks like it may have had a decal at one point over the camouflage

Original U.S. Indian Wars 3rd Infantry Regiment Militia Pattern 1872 Shako by W. Stokes Kirk of Philadelphia British Machine Guns 000 barrels per year forOriginal 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 3rd Infantry, M Company as designated by the 3 M between two crossed rifles indicating 3rd Infantry regiment, company M. Cap is in good condition for being well over a