Original Early Indian Wars Model 1872 U.S. Army “2nd Artillery” Issue Kepi WWII The flag measures approximately 30"

The flag measures approximately 30" x 42"

but otherwise is all 1873

making this a very interesting research opportunity

- 14 wartime photographs including on of Rodriguez wear this very jacket which shows the silver bombs on the right chest but was taken before he had the 44th BG Crazy Eight Balls patch sewn on the left chest

This liner is right in period for this style of helmet

Original Early Indian Wars Model 1872 U.S. Army “2nd Artillery” Issue Kepi WWII The flag measures approximately 30"Original Item: Only One Available. With the end of the Civil War, western expansion was again started in earnest. As the post war army re garrisoned the west, along with the cavalry and infantry, came the artillery. Of course artillery had played a part from the earliest exploration of the west. The 12 pounder mountain howitzer was in wide use and field guns had played a part in several campaigns. As the army entered this new phase of operations