1890 Indian Wars Era "USS" United States Army Native American Indian “Scout” Hat Insignia with back attachment, measures 2 1/2” x 1 1/2”, likely of brass metal. Insignia has two Crossed Arrows with a large “USS” at top, with mounting pins on back. In

1866, General Order No. 56 was published calling for the enlistment of Indians as Army scouts. Indian Scouts were organized into permanent companies and attached to Regular US Army regiments. Indian scout companies' officers were white skinned, while the enlisted personnel (including NCOs) were Native American Indians.

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