POST CIVIL WAR U.S. CONTRACT 7TH CAVALRY KEPI.

POST CIVIL WAR U.S. CONTRACT 7TH CAVALRY KEPI. Dating to the period 1870-80, this dark blue wool forage cap matches U.S. regulations for the period. The paper label on the interior crown indicated manufacture on “CONTRACT” by Horstmann Bros. & Co., Philadelphia. The cap has a 1.5” wide sweat band and no other interior lining. The visor is tarred leather with edge binding and the chin strap is retained by two cuff sized eagle buttons and adjusted with a small square brass buckle. Mounted on the front of the cap is the Model 1872 Cavalry insignia of stamped brass (crossed sabers) with the regimental number “7” mounted above. This insignia appears to have been mounted on this cap during its period of use. On the sweatband is penned a name in period ink which appears to be “McGregor.” A very nice early U.S. regulation contract kepi by a famous maker. CONDITION: Very good. Light mothing is apparent in the body of the cap. Label is worn but readable. Interior lining material is missing but the sweatband is strong. Approximately 4” of the visor edge binding is lost. 4-50276 CW17 (900-1,200)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004

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
	603A.	$920.00	POST CIVIL WAR U.S. CONTRACT 7TH CAVALRY KEPI. Dating to the period 1870-80, this dark blue wool forage cap matches U.S. regulations for the period. The paper label on the interior crown indicated manufacture on “CONTRACT” by Horstmann Bros. & Co., Philadelphia. The cap has a 1.5” wide sweat band and no other interior lining. The visor is tarred leather with edge binding and the chin strap is retained by two cuff sized eagle buttons and adjusted with a small square brass buckle. Mounted on the front of the cap is the Model 1872 Cavalry insignia of stamped brass (crossed sabers) with the regimental number “7” mounted above. This insignia appears to have been mounted on this cap during its period of use. On the sweatband is penned a name in period ink which appears to be “McGregor.” A very nice early U.S. regulation contract kepi by a famous maker. CONDITION: Very good. Light mothing is apparent in the body of the cap. Label is worn but readable. Interior lining material is missing but the sweatband is strong. Approximately 4” of the visor edge binding is lost. 4-50276 CW17 (900-1,200) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004 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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