Headgear

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MUSEUM QUALITY VIRGINIA CONFEDERATE OFFICER’S CAP

MUSEUM QUALITY VIRGINIA CONFEDERATE OFFICER’S CAP

This important piece came into the hands of The Horse Soldier about 17 years ago and has resided in a single first-class collection until today. It originally came indirectly to us from a descendant… (2026-2213). Learn More »

$18,000.00
ON HOLD

CHASSEUR KEPI FROM AN ARKANSAS OR MISSOURI CONFEDERATE OFFICER’S SON

CHASSEUR KEPI FROM AN ARKANSAS OR MISSOURI CONFEDERATE OFFICER’S SON

We owned this chasseur-style kepi some twenty years ago and it has just come on the market again. It shows wear and use, but rates very good for condition. Still with it is a 2006 letter by textile… (526-68). Learn More »

$4,750.00

CIVIL WAR FEDERAL CHASSEUR’S ALL-LEATHER FRENCH-STYLE SHAKO IN GOOD ORIGINAL CONDITION

CIVIL WAR FEDERAL CHASSEUR’S ALL-LEATHER FRENCH-STYLE SHAKO IN GOOD ORIGINAL CONDITION

This fine artifact of Civil War military headgear is an infantry Model 1860 leather shako of the French-pattern and was used by Union troops early in the war. Shako was part of 10,000 sets of uniforms… (2026-2216). Learn More »

$695.00
ON HOLD

US WW2 M1 HELMET MADE IN 1942, COMPLETE WITH LINER AND PARTIAL SOLDIER SERIAL NUMBER

US WW2 M1 HELMET MADE IN 1942, COMPLETE WITH LINER AND PARTIAL SOLDIER SERIAL NUMBER

A scarce early World War 2 helmet and liner that have been together forever, showing use, but complete and in very good condition. This is the M1 pattern US steel helmet with front seam and fixed… (2026-790). Learn More »

$895.00

CIVIL WAR OFFICER’S KEPI WITH ORIGINAL INFANTRY INSIGNIA

CIVIL WAR OFFICER’S KEPI WITH ORIGINAL INFANTRY INSIGNIA

This is a good condition Civil War chasseur-style officer’s kepi, defined by the inset crown and short sides popularized by French light infantry- hence the “chasseur” designation. These were… (1316-01). Learn More »

$2,950.00

89th NEW YORK CHASSEUR STYLE KEPI

89th NEW YORK CHASSEUR STYLE KEPI

This low crown, chasseur style kepi has a clear Baker and McKenney maker’s address impressed in gold lettering on the underside of the stiffener in the crown using their 63 Grand St. address, dating… (2026-1000). Learn More »

$4,500.00

CIVIL WAR U.S. CAVALRY HARDEE HAT

CIVIL WAR U.S. CAVALRY HARDEE HAT

A very good example of the regulation U.S. Model 1858 Army Hat, known also as the Hardee or Jeff Davis hat, adopted by the new cavalry regiments of 1855 and in 1858 by the entire army. Constructed of… (1273-139). Learn More »

$4,700.00
ON HOLD

ARMY OFFICER PANZER FIELD CAP WITH DIVISION BADGE

ARMY OFFICER PANZER FIELD CAP WITH DIVISION BADGE

Exceptional officer’s overseas panzer cap with a very rare panzer division badge hand-sewn to the side!  The Model 1938 officer’s gray overseas field cap with silver piping was adopted for wear… (1202-1903). Learn More »

$2,250.00

VERY FINE CIVIL WAR UNION OFFICER'S KEPI; FIRST MASSACHUSETTS INFANTRY

VERY FINE CIVIL WAR UNION OFFICER'S KEPI; FIRST MASSACHUSETTS INFANTRY

This rare piece of headgear just came out of a hidden hoard of militaria in Boston. All these hats were collected for decades exclusively within the State of Massachusetts and can safely be considered… (1273-88). Learn More »

$3,250.00
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AN EARLY 1858 INFANTRY FORAGE CAP, POSSIBLY PRE-CIVIL WAR MANUFACTURE

AN EARLY 1858 INFANTRY FORAGE CAP, POSSIBLY PRE-CIVIL WAR MANUFACTURE

This quality private or state purchase hat has early features that distinguish it from those typical mass-produced war contracts. The hand sewn dark blue wool broadcloth cap rises close to 7 inches in… (1316-02). Learn More »

$3,950.00

AN ATTIC CONDITION UNION STAFF OFFICER'S FORAGE CAP

AN ATTIC CONDITION UNION STAFF OFFICER'S FORAGE CAP

This one has a great look of age and righteousness! The cap is based on the US Model 1858 forage cap, later to be known as a "Bummer's Cap". Made of navy-blue wool broadcloth it is 6 inches high up… (1273-89). Learn More »

$2,950.00

MCDOWELL PATTERN OFFICER’S OR PRIVATE PURCHASE FORAGE CAP

MCDOWELL PATTERN OFFICER’S OR PRIVATE PURCHASE FORAGE CAP

The “McDowell” cap was popularized early in the war by General Irwin McDowell (1818-1835,) who was perhaps a more inspiring in haberdashery than generalship. The style is characterized by a tall… (1316-11). Learn More »

$2,950.00

A SCARCE UNION RIFLEMAN'S HIGH CROWNED KEPI

A SCARCE UNION RIFLEMAN'S HIGH CROWNED KEPI

This rare piece of headgear just came out of a hidden hoard of militaria in Boston. All the items were collected for decades exclusively within the State of Massachusetts. Our "in house" restorer… (1273-80). Learn More »

$2,500.00
ON HOLD

GREAT LOOKING CIVIL WAR HARDEE HAT SOLDIER-MODIFIED TO A CAMPAIGN HAT

GREAT LOOKING CIVIL WAR HARDEE HAT SOLDIER-MODIFIED TO A CAMPAIGN HAT

This hat has a lot of character! Although the Army had issued a forage cap in 1839, the closest it came to issuing a real campaign hat until after the Civil War was the Voltigeur or Andrews hat of… (1273-50). Learn More »

$3,950.00
SOLD

A CONFEDERATE CAVALRYMAN'S SLOUCH HAT FROM THE GETTYSBURG CAMPAIGN

A CONFEDERATE CAVALRYMAN'S SLOUCH HAT FROM THE GETTYSBURG CAMPAIGN

This wonderful hat, probably a trooper's but perhaps an officer's, was found very recently in the town of Dover in south central Pennsylvania. Dover, near both York and Hanover Pennsylvania, witnessed… (1310-01). Learn More »

$13,950.00

CAVALRY TROOPER'S HARDEE HAT

CAVALRY TROOPER'S HARDEE HAT

This is perhaps the showiest piece of Civil War headgear out there- the plumed Model 1858 Army Hat, better known by its nicknames as the Hardee or Jeff Davis hat. Derived from the pattern adopted by… (490-7360). Learn More »

$5,500.00

EYE-CATCHING 1859-1861 VIRGINIA MILITIA GROUPING OF CAPT. J.Q.A. NADENBOUSCH, BERKELEY BORDER GUARDS, LATER COLONEL 2nd VA INFANTRY OM RECOMMENDATION OF LEE AND STONEWALL JACKSON

EYE-CATCHING 1859-1861 VIRGINIA MILITIA GROUPING OF CAPT. J.Q.A. NADENBOUSCH, BERKELEY BORDER GUARDS, LATER COLONEL 2nd VA INFANTRY OM RECOMMENDATION OF LEE AND STONEWALL JACKSON

An historic and eye-catching Virginia officer’s group belonging to John Quincy Adams Nadenbousch while Captain of the “Berkeley Border Guards,” a militia company raised in response to the John… (2025-3677). Learn More »

$9,500.00

RARE MAINE GRAY FORAGE CAP; STENCILED HAVELOCK RAIN COVER AND STENCILED KNAPSACK; US HAVERSACK AND CANTEEN: PERLEY WHITTIER CO. K 24th MAINE

RARE MAINE GRAY FORAGE CAP; STENCILED HAVELOCK RAIN COVER AND STENCILED KNAPSACK; US HAVERSACK AND CANTEEN: PERLEY WHITTIER CO. K 24th MAINE

This grouping from Perley Whittier of the 24th Maine includes some very scarce material and his gray forage cap with Maine buttons on the chinstrap is downright rare. With this is his privately… (1179-229). Learn More »

$14,000.00

EXTREMELY SCARCE NEW HAMPHIRE OFFICER’S FALSE EMBROIDERED HAT INSIGNIA

EXTREMELY SCARCE NEW HAMPHIRE OFFICER’S FALSE EMBROIDERED HAT INSIGNIA

Regular army officers had been authorized a silver “U.S.” within a gold bullion wreath for wear on their undress caps in 1839. This was carried over in the 1851 regulations for use on the 1851… (2020-912). Learn More »

$975.00
Originally $1,295.00

A McDOWELL PATTERN U.S. FORAGE CAP (MODEL 1858) WITH STAFF OFFICER SIDE BUTTONS, EXCAVATED AT FORT PEMBINA

A McDOWELL PATTERN U.S. FORAGE CAP (MODEL 1858) WITH STAFF OFFICER SIDE BUTTONS, EXCAVATED AT FORT PEMBINA

Browned (faded from original dark blue) wool broadcloth body over buckram; leather visor and bound brim; black leather chinstrap with small rectangular buckle; gilt staff‑officer eagle buttons… (2025-3682). Learn More »

$2,500.00

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