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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
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
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 »
$16,500.00
SOLD
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 »
DOUBLE-DECAL WW2 LUFTWAFFE HELMET
Very good WW2 German luftwaffe helmet complete with liner and chinstrap. Better than 90 percent paint. Scratches to the national decal on the right as shown and rubbing to the eagle’s wingtips on… (169-685). Learn More »
$2,475.00
ON HOLD
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… (1052-480). Learn More »
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AMBROTYPE OF IDENTIFIED MUSICIAN OF THE PETERSBURG MILITIA
Formerly in the collection of Bill Turner, this sixth plate ambrotype has a great pedigree, having been published as Figure 2 in Albaugh’s landmark “Confederate Faces.” Identified there as a, “Musician named Crowder, of Petersburg, Va., in… (1138-1866). Learn More »
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