Civil War Auction
Lot 188:
Description
This Union forage cap appears to be a private purchase cap which has one of two Massachusetts state buttons (missing right side button). The side on chinstrap is held in place with pin. The chinstrap shows minor wear and age. The dark blue body stand over 6″ tall and is medium fine wool material with some wear and moth tracks with some pinhead random moth holes to cap. The visor has a machine stitched reinforced edge and shows even crazing and is in solid condition. The interior has brown leather sweatband, black silk lining and crown stiffener. The sweatband is somewhat supple. Sweatband is hand stitched to wool body. The overall condition is very good with very even age to all parts and materials. We encourage requests for more pictures. This is almost bar-none the recognizable and iconic pieces of CW headgear.
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