Interesting version of the pattern 1858 enlisted forage cap. This cap has the crescent “McDowell” type visor and is constructed in a taller body configuration then most caps of this type. The body measures a full 6”in height when extended in an upright position. This allows the crown to fall forward almost touching the visor. Still attached to the center of the crown is the pattern 1858 stamped brass infantry horn insignia. Cap is lined in fine glazed deep brown cotton, but is now missing the entire leather sweatband. Only very small fragments are still present stitched to the underside of the visor. Also, a two-inch section of the cotton liner, which has split, exposes the internal lower band “stiffener” consisting of a red lined linen canvas. The visor and chinstrap are coated with the patent varnished glaze, common for all forage caps of this period. At one time in its history this cap had a manufactures label located in the center of the inside crown. Now only a remnant of the paper remains without lettering. Diameter of this specimen is very small indeed! And looks the be a 6 ¼”in hat size.

Condition: Outer wool surface contains two minor moth holes, both located on the right side panel. One near the crown, approximately ¼” in length and a pinhole size located on the center of the same panel. Crown of this cap shows some light soiling and fading, nothing serious. All body stitching is still sound.

Chinstrap and visor patent coating have age-related oxidation and crazing on both surfaces.

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