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CIVIL WAR PERIOD-STYLE OFFICER'S SLOUCH HAT

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD
CIVIL WAR PERIOD-STYLE OFFICER'S SLOUCH HAT
CIVIL WAR PERIOD-STYLE OFFICER'S SLOUCH HAT. This slouch hat appears to have been altered from its original state. The slouch hat is of black felt with a 2-3/4" brim having a ribbed silk edge binding. Crown rises 3-7/8" high with the crown being tucked around the perimeter. One side is turned up and secured with a wonderful, small, brass, die stamped acorn. On the front is a re-strike officer's stamped brass false embroidered infantry horn with a stamped silver false embroidered "3" mounted in the center. At the base of the crown is a silk ribbon 3/8" wide and tied in a bow on the left. Mounted on the exterior of the hat is a genuine Civil War period black silk and gilt officer's hat cord. The interior is unlined, however there are the remnants of the orig orange printed label which reads in part "___LITARY GO____ RESS_, EPAULETS, __ AND ALL KINDS OF EQUIPM___ THE NATIONAL GUARD OF ____ STATES CONSTANTLY _____ AND MADE TO ORDER AT SHORT NOTICE _____". CONDITION: Excellent. Felt has faded in various areas. There is one cut to the front of the hat, which is very minor. Sweatband is missing. Overall, a nice looking Civil War period-style infantry officer's slouch hat. 4-56130 (1,000-1,500)