Copperdragon3 Posted July 19 Share #1 Posted July 19 I recently won this cap at auction, which had it listed as a Confederate veterans chaplain kepi. I didn’t pay much for it, but I’m thinking it’s not actually from the Civil War. It does have age and wear evidence, as well as an old ink written I.D. inside the sweatband. I can’t find anything on the web about the individual. Can anyone help me identify what exactly this cap is? I really do think it’s old, but not Civil War. Any info would be appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted July 19 Share #2 Posted July 19 It looks like a re-enactors hat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atb Posted July 19 Share #3 Posted July 19 3 minutes ago, KASTAUFFER said: It looks like a re-enactors hat. Agreed. Not too old, but made to look period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron bender Posted July 19 Share #4 Posted July 19 The use of an original 'dug' kepi buckle is a nice touch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4th Miss Cav Posted July 20 Share #5 Posted July 20 Agree with the guys post above, definitely a reenactment piece. They even “farbed” it up more with the wreath and cross on the front Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Copperdragon3 Posted July 20 Author Share #6 Posted July 20 Wow, I really appreciate all the knowledge; I’m rather a greenhorn when it comes to authenticating these kind of items so thank you all! I’m not too disappointed, since I already thought it wasn’t genuine but it’s nice to know what I have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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