Enlisted Man's Forage Cap, Model 1858
Enlisted Man's Forage Cap, Model 1858
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- Description
- Physical Description
- Model 1858 forage cap, navy wool with black leather visor and chin strap, with gold-colored buttons.
- General History
- The forage cap was introduced just in time to become the signature headgear of the Civil War soldier. This model was the most popular worn by the Union army, officers and enlisted men alike. It was adopted as standard army headgear. The visor can be flat or sloping. Because of its popularity, the cap was made in several styles.
- Object Name
- cap
- Other Terms
- cap; Man; Army; Enlisted Man
- Physical Description
- wool (overall material)
- metal (overall material)
- leather (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 3 in x 7 in x 10 1/2 in; 7.62 cm x 17.78 cm x 26.67 cm
- ID Number
- AF.25125.091
- catalog number
- 25125.091
- accession number
- 64127
- Credit Line
- U.S. War Department
- Civil War
- Civil War and Reconstruction
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- Political and Military History: Armed Forces History, Military
- Military
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- Exhibition
- Price of Freedom
- Exhibition Location
- National Museum of American History
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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