Original U.S. Civil War Union Army New York State McDowell Pattern Private Purchase M1858 Forage Cap Infantry Officer’s Kepi With Bullion NY Officer’s Insignia Military Maps The small screw on the

The small screw on the right side of the frame that allows the breech block to be properly moved for reloading is still present on this example as well

produced in 7

even though they were not usually sewn to the uniform

which has just a bit of oxidation

but does show very minor wear from age and use

Original U.S. Civil War Union Army New York State McDowell Pattern Private Purchase M1858 Forage Cap Infantry Officer’s Kepi With Bullion NY Officer’s Insignia Military Maps The small screw on theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This highly desirable article of Federal Civil War uniform cloth is a fine piece of private purchase regulation headgear commonly referred to as a M1858 forage cap. Issued to most Federal soldiers as part of their Civil War uniform, this all original, dark green forage cap is a nice complete specimen that was worn by an infantry officer from the State of New York, as indicated by the high quality bullion New York N.