Model 1858 Forage Cap

Description:

Model 1858 Forage Cap, c. 1858-65, blue cloth cap with leather visor, and leather chinstrap, two cuff-size brass eagle I buttons, an infantry bugle, company letter, and a 2, with a brown polished cotton liner (some missing),and a brown leather sweatband.
Estimate $1,500-2,000

In good condition, with some lining loss.


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