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. Civil war hats and headwear fall creek suttlery p o. Kepi or forage cap. Box 92 whitestown in 46075 765 482 1861 765 482 1848 fax. The brim is 7 8 oz.
Sewing pattern kepi or forage cap. Kepi civil war union forage cap pattern 1861 crossed sabers. 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.
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. Apr 17 2016 head gear. Great for civil war living history antebellum living history. Great for civil war living history antebellum living history.
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. Typical leather chin straps are 5 8 or 1 2 wide depending upon cap ordered. Pi810 civil war era kepi or forage cap pattern. Sass living history events.
Sewing pattern kepi or forage cap. The forage cap is taller than the kepi and the crown drapes forward. The cap is made in navy blue wool and is lined. Instructions for both union and rebel versions included.