1872-STYLE CAVALRY OFFICERS FORAGE CAP

1872-STYLE CAVALRY OFFICERS FORAGE CAP This is an excellent example of an extra fancy forage cap worn by some officers during off duty hours. Affixed to the front of the crown is a false embroidered brass cross saber insignia. The cap a bound black leather visor and fine dark blue wool body. On the top of the circular crown is a quartrefoil made of 1/8″ wide gold lace. The perimeter of the circular crown, the top edge of the band, and the side seams are adorned with similar gold lace. The black leather chin strap measures 3/8″ wide and is attached by two officer’s buttons bearing a “C” in the shield. The crown of the cap is lined with brown glazed cotton. The sweat band is made of leather 1-3/8″ wide. The makers name is embossed on the black oil cloth covered crown: “PETTIBONE MFG CO. SOCIETY MILITARY & BAND GOODS 99 W. FIFTH ST. CIN.O.” CONDITION: The cap is in fine overall condition except for some slight surface mothing to the top of the crown. Sweat band is stained and loose in a few areas. 4-32533 DM8 (500-1,200)

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
	2100	$360.00	1872-STYLE CAVALRY OFFICERS FORAGE CAP This is an excellent example of an extra fancy forage cap worn by some officers during off duty hours. Affixed to the front of the crown is a false embroidered brass cross saber insignia. The cap a bound black leather visor and fine dark blue wool body. On the top of the circular crown is a quartrefoil made of 1/8″ wide gold lace. The perimeter of the circular crown, the top edge of the band, and the side seams are adorned with similar gold lace. The black leather chin strap measures 3/8″ wide and is attached by two officer’s buttons bearing a “C” in the shield. The crown of the cap is lined with brown glazed cotton. The sweat band is made of leather 1-3/8″ wide. The makers name is embossed on the black oil cloth covered crown: “PETTIBONE MFG CO. SOCIETY MILITARY & BAND GOODS 99 W. FIFTH ST. CIN.O.” CONDITION: The cap is in fine overall condition except for some slight surface mothing to the top of the crown. Sweat band is stained and loose in a few areas. 4-32533 DM8 (500-1,200) 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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