USA ca. 1890 Indian Wars Era "USS" United States Army Indian Scout Official Hat Badge
ca. 1890. Manufactured from sheet metal, with horizontal pin on reverse. Worn condition, Grade 2. Rare.
In 1866, General Order No. 56 was published, which provided for the recruitment of Indians as Army Scouts. The Indian scouts were organized into independent companies and subordinated to regular U.S. Army regiments. The officers of the Indian Scout companies were white, while the soldiers (including the non-commissioned officers) were Native American Indians.
In 1866, General Order No. 56 was published, which provided for the recruitment of Indians as Army Scouts. The Indian scouts were organized into independent companies and subordinated to regular U.S. Army regiments. The officers of the Indian Scout companies were white, while the soldiers (including the non-commissioned officers) were Native American Indians.
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