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- Kepi Confederate Cotton - The National Civil War Museum
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- Kepi Confederate Cotton - The National Civil War Museum
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12 mar 2022 · Dealer says it's all original ACW kepi. I would stay away, the dealer in question is not as knowledgeable as they should be for ACW pieces. The piece in question is not a kepi, it is a forage cap, but does not conform to issue specifications and as such is most likely a private purchase or state issue piece.
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.
