Here are a few pics of my M1858 Forage Cap. Of particular interest is the piece of leather that attaches the Company letter to the hat. The label residue also is present on the inside of the crown. Enjoy.
Bill Fean
Here are a few pics of my M1858 Forage Cap. Of particular interest is the piece of leather that attaches the Company letter to the hat. The label residue also is present on the inside of the crown. Enjoy.
Bill Fean
Very nice.
Caleb Courtney
"my first love was the steam locomotive, but I married history."
Wish I had one like that!
Stan Buckles
Bill-
Thanks for sharing! I have a couple questions for you on the buttons.
Are the side buttons solid or floating shank type? What diameter (mm) are the buttons? And what is the maker mark on them?
Louis Zenti
Honoring: Pvt. Albert R. Cumpston (Company B, 12th Illinois Vol. Infantry- wounded February 15, 1862)
Pvt. William H. Cumpston (Company B, 12th Illinois Vol. Infantry-Killed February 15, 1862 Ft. Donelson)
Pvt. Simon Sams (Co. C, 18th Iowa Infantry-Killed January 8, 1863 Springfield, MO)
"...in the hottest of the fight, some of the rebs yelled out...them must be Iowa boys". Charles O. Musser 29th Iowa Infantry
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