CIVIL WAR PERIOD-STYLE OFFICER’S SLOUCH HAT.

CIVIL WAR PERIOD-STYLE OFFICER’S SLOUCH HAT. This slouch hat appears to have been altered from its original state. The slouch hat is of black felt with a 2-3/4” brim having a ribbed silk edge binding. Crown rises 3-7/8” high with the crown being tucked around the perimeter. One side is turned up and secured with a wonderful, small, brass, die stamped acorn. On the front is a re-strike officer’s stamped brass false embroidered infantry horn with a stamped silver false embroidered “3” mounted in the center. At the base of the crown is a silk ribbon 3/8” wide and tied in a bow on the left. Mounted on the exterior of the hat is a genuine Civil War period black silk and gilt officer’s hat cord. The interior is unlined, however there are the remnants of the orig orange printed label which reads in part “___LITARY GO____ RESS_, EPAULETS, __ AND ALL KINDS OF EQUIPM___ THE NATIONAL GUARD OF ____ STATES CONSTANTLY _____ AND MADE TO ORDER AT SHORT NOTICE _____”. CONDITION: Excellent. Felt has faded in various areas. There is one cut to the front of the hat, which is very minor. Sweatband is missing. Overall, a nice looking Civil War period-style infantry officer’s slouch hat. 4-56130 (1,000-1,500)

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2343	$900.00	CIVIL WAR PERIOD-STYLE OFFICER’S SLOUCH HAT. This slouch hat appears to have been altered from its original state. The slouch hat is of black felt with a 2-3/4” brim having a ribbed silk edge binding. Crown rises 3-7/8” high with the crown being tucked around the perimeter. One side is turned up and secured with a wonderful, small, brass, die stamped acorn. On the front is a re-strike officer’s stamped brass false embroidered infantry horn with a stamped silver false embroidered “3” mounted in the center. At the base of the crown is a silk ribbon 3/8” wide and tied in a bow on the left. Mounted on the exterior of the hat is a genuine Civil War period black silk and gilt officer’s hat cord. The interior is unlined, however there are the remnants of the orig orange printed label which reads in part “___LITARY GO____ RESS_, EPAULETS, __ AND ALL KINDS OF EQUIPM___ THE NATIONAL GUARD OF ____ STATES CONSTANTLY _____ AND MADE TO ORDER AT SHORT NOTICE _____”. CONDITION: Excellent. Felt has faded in various areas. There is one cut to the front of the hat, which is very minor. Sweatband is missing. Overall, a nice looking Civil War period-style infantry officer’s slouch hat. 4-56130 (1,000-1,500) 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.

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