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20770 Click for more photos | USA. 1861-65 Rare original US Civil War Kepi Model 1858/61, Enlisted Man's (Forage or 'Bummer Cap'), civilian contract model c/1863-65. Good quality wool with polished cotton lining, complete with original buttons', thin leather chin strap, bugle horn badge & insignia for 1st Div. 1 Army Corps, Army of the Potomac. Evidence on crown of removal of letters '5' & '6' - this would equate to the 56th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment. Battle Honours for the 56th Pa include Antietam & Gettysburg. Overall GC. Early War civilian contract pieces hard to find. Minor shrinkage to leather work & cotton lining separating age stains to wool cloth, but free of moth & retains great character. (P) | AVAILABLE at A$3000 | ||
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