FABULOUS CIVIL WAR FORAGE CAP OF SGT. A. W. BURRELL, 107TH NY VOLUNTEERS.

FABULOUS CIVIL WAR FORAGE CAP OF SGT. A. W. BURRELL, 107TH NY VOLUNTEERS. So rare is it to find original Civil War head gear with original insignia. The insignia on this hat “K 107″ which represents Company K 107th NY has been individually sewn into place on kepi. Company letters with small holes for sewing are quite commonly battlefield excavated, but this is the first hat that we have seen these on. Another extremely rare feature of this hat is the patented vent which is also attached to crown of this hat, here again, this patent device is commonly excavated in Union winter camps of the winter of 1862-1863 and battlefields after that date. Accompanying this forage cap is a photograph of Sgt. Burrell in civilian dress along with a tag which states that this is his hat and he died in a Philadelphia hospital during the Civil War. The 107th NY was organized in Elmira, NY and saw service in every major battle, the army of the Potomac saw. The 107th NY saw heavy action in Antietam in the September of 1862; Sgt. Burrell became ill in Oct. 1862 and was sent to the hospital in PA where he later died in Jan. 1863 of Typhoid fever. Sgt Burrell’s forage cap is in wonderful condition. The body of the hat exhibits several small areas of mothing, the largest being 1″ x 1/4” which does not detract from the overall aesthetics of this beautiful hat. The insignia and vent are near perfect with only one loop of thread in the “0” torn, which allows the zero to move and show light fading shadow. The blue color of the hat has faded to a rich patinaed blue/gray as can be seen in photos. the hat is intact and complete including tarred brim, tarred chin strap, brown cotton lining and 1-3/4″ sweat band which exhibits a few areas of insect damage about 1/2 of the length of the sweat band has been resewn to hold it in place. The lining is loose in areas, but appears to be mostly intact. You are bidding on an exquisite, original and authentic hat which has few peers in the private marketplace. Additional photographs of lining, interior and associated tags are available upon request. PROVENANCE: Family Estate. CONDITION: As stated above. 4-37756 JS22 (12,000-15,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009

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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	2392C	$14,950.00	FABULOUS CIVIL WAR FORAGE CAP OF SGT. A. W. BURRELL, 107TH NY VOLUNTEERS. So rare is it to find original Civil War head gear with original insignia. The insignia on this hat “K 107″ which represents Company K 107th NY has been individually sewn into place on kepi. Company letters with small holes for sewing are quite commonly battlefield excavated, but this is the first hat that we have seen these on. Another extremely rare feature of this hat is the patented vent which is also attached to crown of this hat, here again, this patent device is commonly excavated in Union winter camps of the winter of 1862-1863 and battlefields after that date. Accompanying this forage cap is a photograph of Sgt. Burrell in civilian dress along with a tag which states that this is his hat and he died in a Philadelphia hospital during the Civil War. The 107th NY was organized in Elmira, NY and saw service in every major battle, the army of the Potomac saw. The 107th NY saw heavy action in Antietam in the September of 1862; Sgt. Burrell became ill in Oct. 1862 and was sent to the hospital in PA where he later died in Jan. 1863 of Typhoid fever. Sgt Burrell’s forage cap is in wonderful condition. The body of the hat exhibits several small areas of mothing, the largest being 1″ x 1/4” which does not detract from the overall aesthetics of this beautiful hat. The insignia and vent are near perfect with only one loop of thread in the “0” torn, which allows the zero to move and show light fading shadow. The blue color of the hat has faded to a rich patinaed blue/gray as can be seen in photos. the hat is intact and complete including tarred brim, tarred chin strap, brown cotton lining and 1-3/4″ sweat band which exhibits a few areas of insect damage about 1/2 of the length of the sweat band has been resewn to hold it in place. The lining is loose in areas, but appears to be mostly intact. You are bidding on an exquisite, original and authentic hat which has few peers in the private marketplace. Additional photographs of lining, interior and associated tags are available upon request. PROVENANCE: Family Estate. CONDITION: As stated above. 4-37756 JS22 (12,000-15,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009 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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