Headgear

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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

RARE 2ND NEW HAMPSHIRE VOLUNTEER'S KEPI

RARE 2ND NEW HAMPSHIRE VOLUNTEER'S KEPI

Recently found in Boston in a "sleeper" hoard of Civil War items comes this enlisted man's cap. The uniforms of the 2nd New Hampshire were gray, a choice made based on their pre-war militia uniforms.… (1273-85). Learn More »

BLACK WOOLEN CAP ATTRIBUTED TO A NORTH CAROLINA CONFEDERATE

BLACK WOOLEN CAP ATTRIBUTED TO A NORTH CAROLINA CONFEDERATE

We refer you to the book Echoes of Glory Arms and Equipment of the Confederacy by Time-Life Books, 1991, and pages 170-171 under title: In a Personal Style. Here shown are several well documented hats… (1284-37). Learn More »

FINE QUALITY UNION STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER'S McDOWELL FORAGE CAP

FINE QUALITY UNION STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER'S McDOWELL FORAGE CAP

Certainly, a ranking officer's fatigue or field service hat of the Model 1858/McDowell Pattern; popularized by General McDowell, this pattern of forage cap was characterized by its tall body and its… (1273-79). Learn More »

A RARELY ENCOUNTERED ARTILLERY ENLISTEDMAN'S McDOWELL CAP

A RARELY ENCOUNTERED ARTILLERY ENLISTEDMAN'S McDOWELL CAP

This is right out of an attic in Boston Massachusetts! Few 100% untouched Model 1858 high crowned forage caps designated by the original as made eagle "A" buttons have come to light particularly those… (1273-81). Learn More »

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 »

RARE BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS DRAGOON HELMET

RARE BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS DRAGOON HELMET

This item is a circa 1820 Boston Militia Dragoon Helmet, a very unique & rare tarred leather helmet (patterned after the US Regulation Dragoon Helmet of May 1833). A very finely constructed… (1273-108). Learn More »

3RD INFANTRY OFFICER’S MCDOWELL CAP

3RD INFANTRY OFFICER’S MCDOWELL CAP

A very good looking Union infantry officer’s cap in about excellent condition with strong blue color, tight seams, only three small moth nips, its original embroidered bullion 3rd Infantry Regiment… (1273-82). Learn More »

$4,250.00
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 »

$9,500.00
Originally $12,500.00
SOLD

EXCELLENT CIVIL WAR “TYPE-1” REGULATION ISSUE FORAGE OR “BUMMER” CAP BY L.J. & I. PHILLIPS

EXCELLENT CIVIL WAR “TYPE-1” REGULATION ISSUE FORAGE OR “BUMMER” CAP BY L.J. & I. PHILLIPS

This is a top-notch, excellent condition, original Civil War Union army regulation Model 1858 forage cap, complete, with strong color, virtually no moth damage, and still carrying its original makers… (1273-32). Learn More »

$2,950.00
ON HOLD

A GREAT IDENTIFIED EARLY WAR FORAGE CAP

A GREAT IDENTIFIED EARLY WAR FORAGE CAP

The etymology suggests that this particular cap cannot be called a "Bummer's cap" because it was worn almost 2 years before the Bummers "marching through Georgia" were a thing. This is a Model 1858… (1268-1023). Learn More »

$3,500.00
ON HOLD

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 »

IDENTIFIED 5th CORPS ARTILLERY OFFICER’S CAP OF AUGUSTUS P. MARTIN, DIVISION AND 5th CORPS CHIEF OF ARTILLERY, WIA 1864

IDENTIFIED 5th CORPS ARTILLERY OFFICER’S CAP OF AUGUSTUS P. MARTIN, DIVISION AND 5th CORPS CHIEF OF ARTILLERY, WIA 1864

Until recently in the collections of the Texas Civil War Museum, this artillery officer’s cap is one of two that have passed through our hands owned by Captain Augustus Pearl Martin. The first still… (1268-549). Learn More »

$5,500.00
ON HOLD

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 »

REGULATION UNITED STATES ARMY FORAGE CAP ID’D TO A REGIMENT THAT WON SIX MEDALS OF HONOR

REGULATION UNITED STATES ARMY FORAGE CAP ID’D TO A REGIMENT THAT WON SIX MEDALS OF HONOR

The 3rd Vermont Infantry regiment was a three-years infantry regiment in the Union Army during the Civil War It served in the eastern theater, predominantly in the 6th Corps, Army of the Potomac,… (1179-405). Learn More »

$3,950.00
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ENSIGN HAZELTINE'S REGULATION COCKED HAT - HE DROWNED AT THE SINKING OF THE HOUSATONIC CAUSED BY THE SUBMARINE CSS HUNLEY

ENSIGN HAZELTINE'S REGULATION COCKED HAT - HE DROWNED AT THE SINKING OF THE HOUSATONIC CAUSED BY THE SUBMARINE CSS HUNLEY

Offered is a regulation US Navy chapeau de bras (under the arm hat) also called a cocked hat. The cocked hat was worn for full-dress occasions both on land and at sea. It would have been worn on… (1313-01). Learn More »

$9,500.00
ON HOLD

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 »

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 »

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 »


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