Upon thorough examination it appears that this woolen broadcloth cap was green when made. However, caution is advised as great aging and exposure will cause blue dyed fabric to corrupt to shades ranging from green to the ubiquitous "butternut". The condition of the wool cap is excellent with little or no insect damage. Two brass eagle "I" button are intact. The 1 3/4-inch-deep visor is patent leather and bound around the edge. There is a heavy fold under the interior edge of the visor seamline. It has a black, oxidized to brown, polished cotton crown lining. The inset disc in the crown is 5 1/2 inches in diameter. The leather sweatband is 95% intact and has a couple of stabilizing interior repairs and needs restitching in places along its circumference. It is whipstitched in place. The cap is slightly more than three inches high in front. This kepi is both hand and machine sewn. There are some blind holes in front of the cap which suggests insignia like a regimental designation, company numbers or letters have been lost or removed. An ancient deteriorating label glued under the sweat band has the owner's last name "Ballard". This is a very nice example and is from the Ray Richey collection (Texas Civil War Museum).  [pe][ph:L]

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