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Gray cotton Kepi cap. One-size fits all. One Lincoln Circle. Harrisburg, PA 17103. (717) 260-1861. info@nationalcivilwarmuseum.org. HOURS OF OPERATION. Monday-Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
12 mar 2022 · Civil war headgear goes for thousands, post war kepis are a few hundred. When headgear was changed in 1872 the measurements of the cap were changed. The crown shrunk to 2 inches as civil war ones are taller in the front depending on the hat style.
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.
3 cze 2013 · 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. This gives the appearance that someone has sewn a plate into the top of the hat, and the weight of it usually allows the crown to droop forward over the forehead.
George McClellan's forage cap. 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.
Specific History. This is the type of kepi worn by a Confederate officer. The faded gold quatrefoil and three lines of lace signify that it was worn by a major or colonel. General History. The kepi was similar to the forage cap. It was copied from the French officer's hat.
