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2164
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$9,200.00
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CIVIL WAR UNION FORAGE CAP. Variation Union bummers kepi. 4” high in front. This is a style that falls way over from Stonewall Jackson’s. Tarred brim with reinforced leather edge. Tarred leather chinstrap with eagle side buttons. 1 3/4” thin leather sweatband. Blue polished cotton liner. Top of hat has enlisted insignia consisting of crossed sabers, company letter K and the number 3. A bullion cord circles top of kepi. Accompanying this lot is a letter from R. S. Dorsey whom Mr. Adamson purchased it from, describing it as a fine original Calvary kepi. CONDITION: Body of kepi is light faded. Scattered areas of mothing and staining. Brim, sweatband and chinstrap are excellent as is lining. 4-56133 JS279 (3,000-4,000)
Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005 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. |