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THBNew York State Artillery Pattern 1858 Forage Cap
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Cincinnati , OH 45232
United States
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LiveNov 1, 2017 - Nov 3, 2017
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- Lot Description
Standard 1858 pattern forage cap with an 5" top disk, with 6" rise at rear and 4.25" rise at front. 2" crescent-shaped tarred leather visor with a .6" wide very thin and brittle tarred leather chin strap with a sheet brass buckle that is retained by a pair of NY State Artillery (NYSA) cuff sized buttons. The cap is made of indigo blued dyed wool broad cloth with the lining of the cap a thin, light brown, cotton twill sheeting. A 1.25" leather sweat band is sewn into the interior. A false embroidered, stamped metal officer of artillery, crossed cannon cap badge, measuring roughly 2.5"x1.6" is attached to the crown of the cap, along with the sheet brass battery letter J. A very nice, possibly privately purchased and officer worn New York State Artillery forage cap in a high state of preservation that would be a wonderful addition to any Civil War collection.
Fine. The blue wool is nearly all intact, with only the most minor wear, some surface dirt and practically no mothing. The lining shows wear and discoloration, as does the leather sweat band. Nearly all of the exterior stitching remains intact and is tight and secure. The interior stitching, particularly for the sweat band, shows some looseness and minor loss. The chin strap is very brittle and is broken in two places with a 1.5" section from the front portion of the strap completely loose and retained only by some scotch tape to prevent loss. A good conservator could repair this damage. The buttons are heavily oxidized, but the markings on the face remain legible. A very nice, "out of the attic" and untouched Civil War period forage cap.Condition
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