Researched, documented and made to exacting standards for authenticity!
DID YOU KNOW...? The question of whether a Union officer would have had black silk braid on his kepi or gold braid has come up several times. We have referenced the 1861 Regulations for the U.S. Army and have found no specific information concerning officer’s kepis at all. However, a reprint of Schuyler, Hartley & Graham’s 1862 Catalogue of Military Goods clearly shows a private purchase officer’s kepi available “with gold, or silk braid”. Since most officers privately purchased their uniform items this reference is the best resource to support our reproductions.
Hat, Forage or Bummer Style(1858 Model)
In blue (US) or gray (CS). This is the most common style of the Civil War hats.
$ 39.50
Hat, Kepi
Similar to the above hat except with a much shorter crown. Available in small, medium, large and extra large. Available in dark blue or medium gray.
$ 39.50
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DID YOU KNOW...? Dear Customer, Below is a quote from the 1861 U.S. Army Regulations regarding the Hardee hat. This information is meant to assist you in your impression. Verify with your unit for their input on how they prefer to wear the Hardee hat. Some Infantry units wear their hat with the left side up. We have seen originals this way. Please let us know which you want, Sincerely, The Regimental Quartermaster
36. For Enlisted Men - of black felt, same shape and size as for the officers, with double row of stitching, instead of binding, around the edge. To agree in quality with the pattern deposited in the clothing arsenal.
Trimmings
38. For General Officers - ..... The brim of the hat looped up on the right side, and fastened with an eagle attached to the side of the hat; ...
47. For Enlisted Men, except companies of Light Artillery - the same as for officers of the respective corps, except that there will be but one feather, the cord will be of worsted, of the same color as that of the facing of the corps, three sixteenths of an inch in diameter, running three times through a slide of the same material, and terminating with two tassels, not less than two inches long, on the side of the hat opposite the feather. The insignia of corps, in brass, in front of the hat, corresponding with those prescribed for officers, with the number of regiment, five-eighths of an inch long, in brass, and letter of company, one inch, in brass, arranged over insignia.
49. All the trimmings of the hat are to be made so that they can be detached; but the eagle, badge of corps, and letter of company, are always to be worn.
Hardee Hat
Hardee or dress hat, Comes complete with hat cord, brass branch of service insignia, hardee eagle, and plume. Please specify Small, Medium, Large, or X-Large and branch of service.
$ 59.95
Hardee Hat/No cord
Same as above, except without the hat cord, brass branch of service insignia, hardee eagle, or plume. Please specify Small, Medium, Large, or X-Large.
$ 49.95
Enlisted Hat Cords
Woven wool enlisted hat cords. Originally meant for the Hardee hat, but was worn with just about any slouch either Union or Confederate.
$ 4.95
Officer's slouch hat
Officer's slouch hat. This magnificent hat exhibits all of the desirable traits of a slouch hat from the Civil War. The fine grade felt has a supple texture. The crown is a lofty 5½" high, the brim 3" wide and edged with a silk binding-ribbon, A very authentic CSA grey or Union Black. (cord and hat patch sold separately.)
$ 59.95
Officer Hat Cord, Gold
Officer Hat Cord, Gold. This hat Cord is Adjustable. Can be worn by either Union or Confederate Officers.
$ 12.95
Officer Hat Cord, Black and Gold
Officer Hat Cord, Black and Gold. This hat Cord is Adjustable. Can be worn by either Union or Confederate Officers.
