Civil War ? Old original American US Army Infantry Kepi

United States - Union Forces - This is a rare old US Army Kepi, possibly Civil War, believed 100% original and sold with a guarantee. Complete with wire braid abound peak, crossed muskets also in wire braid, the two gilt buttons, one on either side, are marked with the numeral '1' on the breast of the US Eagle, reverse of button is marked with makers details for New York. The peak still retains majority of original black paintwork though scuffed in places, stitching on crown is weak in places, interior lining is torn in places, and stitching is weak. As we know nothing about this item, we are describing it as best as possible, the item is believed to be correct, and the provenance is good, also it has had no new repairs and is as seen on the photos. Further information would be appreciated.

All headgear being currently sold by us on Ebay originated in a Jermyn Street, London, hat manufacturers, which was founded in the 19th Century, and is still running to this day, these items were not actually made by the manufacturers but were used presumably solely for display or possibly for ideas. All were originally window display items and were then relegated to the stock rooms, subsequently knocked around in some cases, and it was from them that we purchased the headgear.

Please view our quantity of other items listed on ebay at the moment, medal groups / gallantry award documents / photographs / militaria.