CIVIL WAR FORAGE CAP IN SUPERB CONDITION.

CIVIL WAR FORAGE CAP IN SUPERB CONDITION. This is a classic, tall brimmed forage cap, often seen in photography of Civil War soldiers, and often referred to as a bummer’s cap. This kepi is in fine condition. Body shows little or no damage and no discernible moth damage at all. Stitching is tight, internally and externally. Black cotton liner is intact with maybe a few loose stitches. Patent leather sweatband is 1-3/8” tall with sewn inner edge. Old, folded newspaper is used as backing behind sweatband. Chin strap is attached with eagle “I” buttons. Leather brim shows little wear with only minor crazing to black surface. You are bidding on as fine a condition Union forage cap that can be found. CONDITION: Fine overall as described above. 4-31582 JS275 (6,000-8,000)

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
	1481A	$0.00	CIVIL WAR FORAGE CAP IN SUPERB CONDITION. This is a classic, tall brimmed forage cap, often seen in photography of Civil War soldiers, and often referred to as a bummer’s cap. This kepi is in fine condition. Body shows little or no damage and no discernible moth damage at all. Stitching is tight, internally and externally. Black cotton liner is intact with maybe a few loose stitches. Patent leather sweatband is 1-3/8” tall with sewn inner edge. Old, folded newspaper is used as backing behind sweatband. Chin strap is attached with eagle “I” buttons. Leather brim shows little wear with only minor crazing to black surface. You are bidding on as fine a condition Union forage cap that can be found. CONDITION: Fine overall as described above. 4-31582 JS275 (6,000-8,000) 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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