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Rare M.1872 10th Cavalry Officer's Cap

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
Rare M.1872 10th Cavalry Officer's Cap
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA 92606
Rare and Exceptional Model 1872 10th Cavalry Officer's Field Cap, by J.H. McKenney & Co., 141 Grand Street, New York, and additionally marked ''Military Goods'' to interior label embossment. Original gold and silver bullion crossed sabers are surmounted by ''10'', with hat cord of similar material. Correct and original gold washed brass eagle-''C'' cord buttons with tarred leather brim. Condition is excellent with one small moth nip to right rear panel and several beneath hat cord. Sweatband with minor soiling and one small separation adjacent to left cord button. An exceptional Indian Wars period Officer's field cap that would be at home in either a museum or the finest collection. Est.: $2,000-$3,000.