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26 lip 2019 · The Kepi and Forgotten History. A round hat with a small brim, the Kepi is the hat of the French Foreign legion and troops on both sides of the United States Civil War. The venerable design has played a central role in the development of modern military uniforms.
A Richmond-produced enlisted artillery kepi matching the 1862 specifications. Courtesy of Heritage Auctions. On November 7, Major Richard P. Waller, the officer in charge of the Richmond Clothing Bureau, reported shortages of wool cloth to the Assistant Quartermaster-General.
Using the same approximate caliber size as the musket ball rifles of prior wars, the new conical ammunition would shatter bones that would have broken with the lower velocity, round musket balls. So because there was no real advantage to wearing a helmet and because metal was in short supply during the war effort, kepi hats were worn instead.
5 paź 2021 · The kepi is a military-style cylindrical headdress with a flat circular top and visor. The kepi was the French Army’s most common hat and is also associated with the American Civil War. Today, the kepi hat and variations thereof are still part of various military groups and events worldwide. People wear hats for different reasons.
15 wrz 2024 · The American Civil War remains one of the most defining and tumultuous periods in the nation's history, capturing the interest of history buffs and casual viewers alike. In this post, we're spotlighting the best Civil War documentaries that bring this era to life with vivid storytelling and meticulous research.
Worn by General George McClellan, this well-tailored kepi, also known as a chasseur cap, was a taller type than most Civil War kepis and popular with soldiers of all ranks, who sometimes placed a wet sponge or handkerchief under the crown to keep cool.
3 cze 2013 · Civil War Forage Caps: A Review of Major Sutlers. Ever since I was a kid, I have been fascinated by the Civil War forage cap, or bummer. Often erroneously called a kepi, the forage cap is distinguished by the taller crown and lack of a prominent welt around the crown disc’s top edge.
