Civil War Forage Cap Pattern

Sizes 22 to 25 1 2 inclusive.

Civil war forage cap pattern.

Civil war hats and headwear fall creek suttlery p o. Sass living history events. Great for civil war living history antebellum living history. Typical leather chin straps are 5 8 or 1 2 wide depending upon cap ordered.

The brim is 7 8 oz. Kepi or forage cap. Civil war and indian war period us army and confederate army caps and insignia the quartermaster shop s civil war forage caps and kepis are made using our top quality wools and supple leather pieces. Pi810 civil war era kepi or forage cap pattern.

The m1839 cap of the mexican war was of an identical pattern to the 1833 cap but with the addition of a neck flap as protection from the sun. Kepi or forage cap. Instructions for both union and rebel versions included. Kepi civil war union forage cap pattern 1861 crossed sabers.

The m1858 enlisted forage caps are made to an authentic pattern sometimes called the type 1 or early pattern and are 80 hand sewn. The cap is made in navy blue wool and is lined. Great for civil war living history antebellum living history. Apr 17 2016 head gear.

Sizes 22 to 25 1 2 inclusive. Sewing pattern kepi or forage cap. The forage cap is taller than the kepi and the crown drapes forward. In the civil war the m1858 forage cap based on the french kepi was the most common headgear worn by union troops even though it was described by one soldier as shapeless as a feedbag.