FINE 1872 PATTERN FOURTH CAVALRY OFFICER’S FORAGE CAP.

FINE 1872 PATTERN FOURTH CAVALRY OFFICER’S FORAGE CAP. Crown is made of fine quality dark blue cloth, approximately 2-1/2″ high in front and approx 5″ in diameter. It has a bound leather visor and 1/2″ wide black leather chin strap. On the front is a black oval cloth patch bearing gold embroidered crossed sabers surmounted by the number “4”. The chin strap is secured by two eagle buttons having “C” on the shield. The tan leather sweat band measures approximate 1-5/8″ wide. The lining is made of brown glazed cotton with drawstring at the top. CONDITION: Very good overall with only a couple of very tiny moth holes. However, there is some wear overall to the surface of the cloth and it appears to be slightly faded to a greenish hue. Sweatband and head liner are fully intact and nice. 4-32534 DM34 (700-1,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2099	$420.00	FINE 1872 PATTERN FOURTH CAVALRY OFFICER’S FORAGE CAP. Crown is made of fine quality dark blue cloth, approximately 2-1/2″ high in front and approx 5″ in diameter. It has a bound leather visor and 1/2″ wide black leather chin strap. On the front is a black oval cloth patch bearing gold embroidered crossed sabers surmounted by the number “4”. The chin strap is secured by two eagle buttons having “C” on the shield. The tan leather sweat band measures approximate 1-5/8″ wide. The lining is made of brown glazed cotton with drawstring at the top. CONDITION: Very good overall with only a couple of very tiny moth holes. However, there is some wear overall to the surface of the cloth and it appears to be slightly faded to a greenish hue. Sweatband and head liner are fully intact and nice. 4-32534 DM34 (700-1,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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