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A WONDERFUL CONFEDERATE ENLISTEDMAN'S ARTILLERY KEPI

A WONDERFUL CONFEDERATE ENLISTEDMAN'S ARTILLERY KEPI

This has to be one of the finest unmolested examples extant!  The cap's crown and baseband are made from a heavy wool felt which was dyed red using a madder base and then top-dyed with cochineal… (1268-551). Learn More »

$12,500.00
ON HOLD

MAJOR TO GENERAL'S CAP OF ROBERT F. HOKE

MAJOR TO GENERAL'S CAP OF ROBERT F. HOKE

This superb kepi was previously owned by well-respected individuals including Mr. Richard Abel, Mr. Shannon Pritchard and Mr. Ray Richey owner and operator of the Texas Civil War Museum. We have the… (1268-1010). Learn More »

$35,000.00
ON HOLD

A FORAGE CAP THAT "WHISTLES DIXIE"

A FORAGE CAP THAT "WHISTLES DIXIE"

This coffee-colored wool forage cap was discovered in Morristown, Tennessee in 1964 by a Mr. Robert Walter. Based on the pre-war model 1858 cap it certainly is a wool and cotton blend and measures 3… (1268-554). Learn More »

A SPECTACULAR EXAMPLE OF A CONFEDERATE INFANTRYMAN'S KEPI

A SPECTACULAR EXAMPLE OF A CONFEDERATE INFANTRYMAN'S KEPI

Fresh from the famous Texas Civil War Museum comes this just about perfect cap. This cap's crown, top and base band are made from a medium weight woolen fabric which may be a blend of sorts. This cap… (1268-40). Learn More »

$15,000.00
ON HOLD

A REGULATION CONFEDERATE ARTILLERY CAPTAIN'S KEPI

A REGULATION CONFEDERATE ARTILLERY CAPTAIN'S KEPI

Once in the Texas Civil War Museum, this cap is truly outstanding! The crown has a red woolen broadcloth body surmounting a navy blue 1 1/2-inch band also of wool but made of courser goods. The cap is… (1268-558). Learn More »

A WAR OF 1812 PERIOD OFFICER'S CHAPEAU DE BRAS

A WAR OF 1812 PERIOD OFFICER'S CHAPEAU DE BRAS

This felted beaver chapeau could date as early as 1808 and no later than 1820. It is right on for the War of 1812. The sides of hat are tied to crown with cord. There is a wonderful black lacquered… (2025-302). Learn More »

$1,200.00
ON HOLD

CONFEDERATE OFFICER’S UNIFORM GROUP OF LIEUTENANT, CAPTAIN AND MAJOR HUGH MORTIMER NELSON: 1st VA CAVALRY, 6th VA CAVALRY, ADC TO EWELL, WIA GAINES MILL

CONFEDERATE OFFICER’S UNIFORM GROUP OF LIEUTENANT, CAPTAIN AND MAJOR HUGH MORTIMER NELSON: 1st VA CAVALRY, 6th VA CAVALRY, ADC TO EWELL, WIA GAINES MILL

This wonderful Confederate officer’s grouping came directly out of the family, from the officer’s great-great-grandson in 1995, and went into the collection of esteemed artist, collector and… (153-09). Learn More »

US CAVALRY M1858 DRESS “HARDEE” HAT – 8th REGIMENT, COMPANY H

US CAVALRY M1858 DRESS “HARDEE” HAT – 8th REGIMENT, COMPANY H

The M1858 Dress Hat was the formal counterpart to the fatigue duty headwear of the US Army.  Made of stiff black felt, the hat found little favor among Civil War servicemen, particularly in the east,… (1268-775). Learn More »

$3,950.00
ON HOLD

CONFEDERATE DEEP SOUTH DEPOT ENLISTEDMAN'S KEPI

CONFEDERATE DEEP SOUTH DEPOT ENLISTEDMAN'S KEPI

Federal soldier George Wilson, 21st Missouri Infantry (US), captured this cap at the Fort Blakely fight near Mobile, Alabama April 9th, 1865.  The cap appears to have been mass produced at a clothing… (2025-300). Learn More »

$16,500.00
ON HOLD

MAKER MARKED AMERICAN MILITARY OFFICER’S CHAPEAU CA. 1825-1835

MAKER MARKED AMERICAN MILITARY OFFICER’S CHAPEAU CA. 1825-1835

This scarce American military officer’s chapeau has a largely intact white silk lining bearing a black maker’s stamp reading “C. St. JOHN. / 118 / BROADWAY, New York.” Bazelon places Charles… (413-01). Learn More »

$1,750.00
Originally $2,450.00

WONDERFUL CONDITION ORIGINAL CONFEDERATE-MANUFACTURED KEPI FOR A DRUMMER BOY OR CHILD

WONDERFUL CONDITION ORIGINAL CONFEDERATE-MANUFACTURED KEPI FOR A DRUMMER BOY OR CHILD

This article of uniform clothing is an original, Civil War example of headgear manufactured in the Confederacy and presented here in wonderful, original intact condition. The period artifact is a… (526-68). Learn More »

$4,750.00
Originally $6,500.00

CIVIL WAR-INDIAN WAR FORAGE CAP VISOR

CIVIL WAR-INDIAN WAR FORAGE CAP VISOR

This is a well preserved leather visor from a forage cap recovered at Fort Pembina, ND, where it was preserved in remarkable condition by wet, anaerobic soil conditions. This is typical of the simple… (1052-485). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR-INDIAN WAR FORAGE CAP VISOR

CIVIL WAR-INDIAN WAR FORAGE CAP VISOR

This is a well preserved leather visor from a forage cap recovered at Fort Pembina, ND, where it was preserved in remarkable condition by wet, anaerobic soil conditions. This is typical of the simple… (1052-482). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR-INDIAN WAR FORAGE CAP VISOR

CIVIL WAR-INDIAN WAR FORAGE CAP VISOR

This is a well preserved leather visor from a forage cap recovered at Fort Pembina, ND, where it was preserved in remarkable condition by wet, anaerobic soil conditions. This is typical of the simple… (1052-481). Learn More »

$45.00
ON HOLD

CIVIL WAR BUMMER OR FORAGE CAP WITH NINTH CORPS BADGE

CIVIL WAR BUMMER OR FORAGE CAP WITH NINTH CORPS BADGE

This is an excellent example of an original Civil War Union army regulation Model 1858 Forage Cap with a Ninth Corps badge on top, displaying the cross cannon and fouled anchor reflecting the origins… (1052-143). Learn More »

$4,000.00
Originally $4,500.00

COMMERCIAL, PRIVATE PURCHASE, CIVIL WAR BUMMER CAP WITH CORPS BADGE

COMMERCIAL, PRIVATE PURCHASE, CIVIL WAR BUMMER CAP WITH CORPS BADGE

Officers had to buy their own uniforms and headgear, but NCOs and even privates might occasionally also purchase a cap following the general lines of the government issue, but of better quality, more… (1052-202). Learn More »

$3,500.00
Originally $3,950.00

CIVIL FORAGE CAP BY MURPHY AND GRISWOLD WITH 14th CORPS BADGE

CIVIL FORAGE CAP BY MURPHY AND GRISWOLD WITH 14th CORPS BADGE

Thomas Murphy, William Griswold & Company were hatters on 19th Street in New York City and had major contracts for caps and hats with the U.S. government from 1862 to 1865, with the firm changing… (1052-227). Learn More »

$3,700.00
Originally $4,250.00

MCDOWELL PATTERN FORAGE CAP WITH FOURTH ARMY CORPS BADGE

MCDOWELL PATTERN FORAGE CAP WITH FOURTH ARMY CORPS BADGE

This is a great example of the “McDowell” style cap popularized early in the war by General Irwin McDowell (1818-1835,) who was perhaps a bit more inspiring in haberdashery than generalship. The… (1052-146). Learn More »

$3,700.00
Originally $4,250.00

CIVIL WAR COMMERCIAL FORAGE CAP WITH MAINE BUTTONS AND ASSOCIATED INSIGNIA

CIVIL WAR COMMERCIAL FORAGE CAP WITH MAINE BUTTONS AND ASSOCIATED INSIGNIA

Commercial caps were simply those purchased privately rather the issued by the government. They might more or less closely follow contract patterns with the purchaser able to suit his taste and… (1052-139). Learn More »

$4,000.00
Originally $4,500.00

MINT IDENTIFIED BREVET BRIGADIER GENERAL’S FROCK COAT AND CHAPEAU OF ALONZO ALDEN

MINT IDENTIFIED BREVET BRIGADIER GENERAL’S FROCK COAT AND CHAPEAU OF ALONZO ALDEN

This sets consists of Brevet Brigadier General Alonzo Alden’s mint condition brigadier general’s frock coat with shoulder straps and his full dress “light French chapeau,” allowed for officers… (1179-156). Learn More »


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JULY 1863 LETTER BY FAMED COL. JOSHUA LAWRENCE CHAMBERLAIN OF THE 20TH MAINE

This letter comes from the hand of famed Colonel Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain of the 20th Maine and is written to his wife from his shelter tent in the Shenandoah Valley near Front Royal. Dated July 24th 1863, Col. Chamberlain details the fight of… (557-250). Learn More »

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