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Union 6th Artillery Major's Kepi

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:1,500.00 USD Estimated At:6,000.00 - 8,000.00 USD
Union 6th Artillery Major's Kepi
<B>Union 6th Artillery Major's Kepi,</B></I> 7.25” wide x 10” long, dark blue wool throughout with three rows of stitched black braid forming a quatrefoil on the crown. The face displays embroidered crossed cannon behind a red shield emblazoned with a silver “6”. The bill and chinstrap are of patent leather with the latter able to be adjusted by a small brass buckle and being secured by two 16mm eagle “A” buttons”. The interior is lined with black silk and has a sweatband of tan leather. The kepi is in fantastic condition overall, having only two pinholes and exhibiting the most minimal crazing on the leather.<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>)