1872 PATTERN U.S. ARMY FORAGE CAP

1872 PATTERN U.S. ARMY FORAGE CAP Dark blue wool body with bound black leather visor and 1/2″ wide black leather chin strap attached by 1883 pattern eagle buttons. The crown is lined with brown polished cotton having a draw string in the top. The leather sweat band has a silver embossed makers label reading “LEVAN THE HATTER, READING,PA. 719 PENN ST.” Also present is a size label “7-1/8”. Affixed to the front of the cap is an 1872 cavalry crossed sabers insignia with lead fill and pin attachment. The rear of cap has a metal stiffener to maintain the form of the cap. CONDITION: Cap is in overall good condition with some surface moth damage but doesn’t detract. A circular pattern of needle holes in the center of the crown suggests that some sort of insignia, now absent, was once affixed to it. Surface of leather visor exhibits some heat deterioration to the tarred surface but is still very solid. 4-32530 DM7 (300-800)

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
	2102	$420.00	1872 PATTERN U.S. ARMY FORAGE CAP Dark blue wool body with bound black leather visor and 1/2″ wide black leather chin strap attached by 1883 pattern eagle buttons. The crown is lined with brown polished cotton having a draw string in the top. The leather sweat band has a silver embossed makers label reading “LEVAN THE HATTER, READING,PA. 719 PENN ST.” Also present is a size label “7-1/8”. Affixed to the front of the cap is an 1872 cavalry crossed sabers insignia with lead fill and pin attachment. The rear of cap has a metal stiffener to maintain the form of the cap. CONDITION: Cap is in overall good condition with some surface moth damage but doesn’t detract. A circular pattern of needle holes in the center of the crown suggests that some sort of insignia, now absent, was once affixed to it. Surface of leather visor exhibits some heat deterioration to the tarred surface but is still very solid. 4-32530 DM7 (300-800) 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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