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Original Confederate Lieutenant's Kepi

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:8,750.00 USD Estimated At:35,000.00 - 45,000.00 USD
Original Confederate Lieutenant's Kepi
<B>Virginia Lieutenant's Regulation Confederate Kepi,</B></I> 7” wide x 10” long, grey wool crown and sides with black wool trim, single gold braid indicating rank and forming a quatrefoil on the crown, patent leather visor, leather chinstrap with a small brass buckle secured by two 16mm Virginia gilt buttons (backmark not visible). The interior has a wide brown leather sweatband and is lined with a butternut cotton fabric. Overall this classic Confederate officer's kepi is quite sound and in much better condition than most surviving Civil War headgear. Fewer than half a dozen pinholes dot the grey wool, these being along the edge of the hatband and, as such, nearly invisible. The exterior leather has minimal crazing throughout and one fold line along the visor. The buttons have a rich, never-cleaned gilt patina. The interior is somewhat soiled from use. All stitching is tight. This kepi presents an excellent opportunity to own a museum quality Confederate officer's kepi.<BR><BR><B>Provenance:</B></I> <I>The Tharpe Collection of American Military History</B></I><BR><BR><B>Exhibited:</B></I> <I>The Liberty Heritage Society Museum</B></I><BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Miscellaneous Collectibles, Smal (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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