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Enlisted Man's Forage Cap, Model 1858

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Physical DescriptionModel 1858 forage cap, navy wool with black leather visor and chin strap, with gold-colored buttons.General HistoryThe forage cap was introduced just in time to become the signature headgear of the Civil War soldier. This model was the most popular worn by the Union army, officers and enlisted men alike. It was adopted as standard army headgear. The visor can be flat or sloping. Because of its popularity, the cap was made in several styles.
Format:
Wool (Overall Material)Metal (Overall Material)Leather (Overall Material)
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U.S. War Department
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National Museum of American History

Record Harvested From

Smithsonian Institution

Keywords

  1. American Civil War (1861 1865)
  2. Civil War
  3. Civil War And Reconstruction
  4. Civil War, 1861 1865
  5. Military
  6. Think Finity

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