Civil War Forage Cap Pattern
The m1858 enlisted forage caps are made to an authentic pattern sometimes called the type 1 or early pattern and are 80 hand sewn.
Civil war forage cap pattern. Kepi or forage cap. Typical leather chin straps are 5 8 or 1 2 wide depending upon cap ordered. 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. Instructions for both union and rebel versions included.
Sewing pattern kepi or forage cap. Sass living history events. Box 92 whitestown in 46075 765 482 1861 765 482 1848 fax. Kepi civil war union forage cap pattern 1861 crossed sabers.
Sizes 22 to 25 1 2 inclusive. Apr 17 2016 head gear. 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. Civil war hats and headwear fall creek suttlery p o.
Sizes 22 to 25 1 2 inclusive. Great for civil war living history antebellum living history. Instructions for both union and rebel versions included. Kepi or forage cap.
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. The forage cap is taller than the kepi and the crown drapes forward. The cap is made in navy blue wool and is lined. The brim is 7 8 oz.