Model 1858 enlisted man's forage cap with blue 3rd Division, XI Corps badge.

Model 1858 enlisted man's forage cap. Sewn to the left side of the cap is a blue 3rd Division, XI Army Corps badge. This 1 1/2 in. badge is a first issue die stamped crescent corps badge as specified in the Army of the Potomac 21 March 1863 circular requiring use of Corps Badges. The cap rises 4 in. in the front from visor to crown and 6 in. from the crown to the rear of the cap. The leather chinstrap is 1/2 in. with a brass adjustment buckle fastened by two general service eagle buttons. The leather visor slopes down. An unusual silver 1 in. company letter “E” is affixed to the front of the crown. The interior has a complete polished cotton lining and a heavily worn 1 in. leather sweat band (some moth damage).

The Civil War Collection of James C. Frasca

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Model 1858 enlisted man's forage cap with blue 3rd Division, XI Corps badge.

The Civil War Collection of James C. Frasca

The Civil War Collection of James C. Frasca

Model 1858 enlisted man's forage cap with blue 3rd Division, XI Corps badge.

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Model 1858 enlisted man's forage cap with blue 3rd Division, XI Corps badge.