U.S. Model 1813 Leather Infantry/Militia Cap

Description:

U.S. Model 1813 Leather Infantry/Militia Cap, cap with brass band, applied gold-edged leather cockade with gold spreadwing eagle within a gold circle, the underside of the visor with remnants of green paint, partially intact band with quilted padding, remnants of maker's label in crown, ht. 10 1/2, dia. 7 1/2 in.

Provenance: Collection of George Snook, M.D., acquired in 1967.
Estimate $800-1,200

No plate, no lining.


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