US Indian Wars Era, General Officer Rank, 1889 Forage Cap, Connecticut NG
This item is listed for historical interest only. It was listed on our site previously but has been sold and is no longer available for purchase.
Sold for: $895.00

Original era manufacture.Chasseur pattern forage cap of dark blue wool, with a lacquered visor and bound edge. Around the base of the cap is a one inch wide band of black velvet,with a gold wire chincord, secured by two Connecticut NG buttons.Hand stitched to the front of the hat is a hand embroidered gold bullion wreath and letters CNGin old English script.The wreath and letters are embroidered on a black velvet oval which has since browned from age.On the four sidesof the hat, areseven applied stripes in Russian braid indicating theofficers rank, one stripe would denote a 2nd Lieutenant, two stripes a 1st Lieutenant, three a Captain and seven a Brigadier General.On the topdisc of the hat are an additional seven stripes, formed into a quatrefoil design. The interior of the hat displays a brown Moroccan leather sweatband, brown polished cotton lining and a brown oilcloth covering to the topdisc. No moth issues to report, just light age and wear.