Headgear

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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 »

$5,500.00

UNION OFFICER'S KEPI, CERTAINLY A 2nd LIEUTENANT'S

UNION OFFICER'S KEPI, CERTAINLY A 2nd LIEUTENANT'S

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… (1179-352). Learn More »

$1,850.00
SOLD

VERY FINE 5th CORPS ENLISTEDMAN'S KEPI

VERY FINE 5th CORPS ENLISTEDMAN'S KEPI

This private purchase cap looks early to mid-war in style. Made of dark blue wool it reaches a height of 4 inches in front and 6 inches up the seam in the back. Both machine and hand sewn, it is… (1179-335). Learn More »

$2,950.00
ON HOLD

IRISH BRIGADE OFFICER'S KEPI

IRISH BRIGADE OFFICER'S KEPI

This US regulation captain's kepi was passed down through the family of Sergeant Patrick Sheehan Co. G of the 63rd New York Infantry (63rd New York Infantry Regiment in the American Civil War). The… (1179-347). Learn More »

$3,500.00
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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 SUBMERINE CSS HUNLEY

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

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 »

$9,500.00

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 »

$14,000.00

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 »

$2,500.00

RARE CAVALRY HAT, A PRODUCT OF THE RUSSIAN REVOLUTION

RARE CAVALRY HAT, A PRODUCT OF THE RUSSIAN REVOLUTION

A budenovka or budyonovka is a distinctive type of hat, an archetypal part of the Communist military uniforms of the Russian Civil War (1917-1922) and later conflicts. Its official name was the… (1285-04). Learn More »

$1,650.00

EXTREMELY FINE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR FRENCH MADE SHAKO

EXTREMELY FINE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR FRENCH MADE SHAKO

In the summer of 1861, the U.S. government ordered 10,000 complete army uniforms from the French firm of Godillot. These were to be awarded to regiments on the basis of drill competitions. The… (490-7592). Learn More »

$695.00
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CIVIL WAR SMOKING CAP OF JOHN F. CROSSMAN, 36th MASSACHUSETTS

CIVIL WAR SMOKING CAP OF JOHN F. CROSSMAN, 36th MASSACHUSETTS

Formerly in the collections of the Texas Civil War Museum, this is a great piece for a display focused on Civil War army camp life- an identified Massachusetts soldier’s “smoking cap.” These… (1179-342). Learn More »

$3,950.00

SLOUCH HAT OF ARTILLERY OFFICER A.N. PARSON'S VI (6th) CORPS ARMY OF THE POTOMAC

SLOUCH HAT OF ARTILLERY OFFICER A.N. PARSON'S VI (6th) CORPS ARMY OF THE POTOMAC

This slouch hat has "IT", that is the look and feel of a hat worn in combat. The owner Lieutenant to Captain Augustine N. Parsons saw plenty of that in the 1st New Jersey Light Artillery, Battery… (1268-546). Learn More »

$12,500.00

WW1 ITALIAN HELMET – BULLET OR SHRAPNEL STRUCK?

WW1 ITALIAN HELMET – BULLET OR SHRAPNEL STRUCK?

A very good example of the Italian World War One helmet, modeled on the French M1915, but made just two pieces- the bowl and comb- and welded together rather than riveted. This shows some field wear… (1202-697). Learn More »

$850.00

WW1 FRENCH HELMET WITH VETERAN’S PLAQUE

WW1 FRENCH HELMET WITH VETERAN’S PLAQUE

A very clean example of the French M1915 Adrian helmet with very strong paint, comb and RF/bomb plate in place, as well as liner and chinstrap (detached on one end) and carrying an excellent example… (1202-705). Learn More »

$450.00

CONFEDERATE SURGEON'S KEPI FOUND IN SOUTH CAROLINA

CONFEDERATE SURGEON'S KEPI FOUND IN SOUTH CAROLINA

This cap was discovered in a Civil War period home in Charleston SC near "The Battery" neighborhood not many years ago. When found the cap needed a few minor repairs but it otherwise remains untouched… (1130-09). Learn More »

$12,500.00

A FINE EXAMPLE OF A CONFEDERATE INFANTRYMAN'S KEPI

A FINE EXAMPLE OF A CONFEDERATE INFANTRYMAN'S KEPI

This cap's crown, top and base band are made from a medium weight open weave woolen fabric which may be a blend of sorts. It certainly looks "home spun". The kepi gives indications of being a depot… (1268-037). Learn More »

$17,500.00

A BEYOND RARE CS ARKANSAS FROCK COAT AND "BONNET DE POLICE"

A BEYOND RARE CS ARKANSAS FROCK COAT AND "BONNET DE POLICE"

Mr. Ray Richey, owner of the Texas Civil War Museum, purchased this uniform coat and hat directly from an Arkansas estate in 2003. Twenty-six years prior to this it was acquired from the Beneux… (1268-057). Learn More »

$55,000.00

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 »

$12,500.00
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