Confederate Forage Cap

Description

Cadet gray body and crown, dark blue band, cuff-size Georgia buttons, Japanned leather chinstrap with a small brass buckle, Japanned leather visor with a cloth bound edge, brown Morocco sweatband with pressed lines, and a brown polished cotton lining.
United States
C. 1861-65

Condition

Has staining and wear from age and use but in overall good condition.

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Confederate Forage Cap

Lot 0038

Estimate $2,000-$3,000May 28, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT

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