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| Keywords: price of freedom priceoffreedom military history militaryhistory uniforms smithsonian probably public domain probablypublicdomain hat cap SI Neg. 2004-22505.11. Date: na....Model 1858 forage cap, navy wool with black leather visor and chin strap, with gold colored buttons..This model forage cap was the most popular headgear worn by the Union army. The forage cap was adopted as standard army headgear. The visor can be flat or sloping. The forage cap was introduced just in time to become the signature headgear of the Civil War soldier. The forage cap was worn by officers and enlisted men, alike. Because of the popularity of this cap, they were made in several varied styles...Credit: Hugh Talman (Smithsonian Institution) SI Neg. 2004-22505.11. Date: na....Model 1858 forage cap, navy wool with black leather visor and chin strap, with gold colored buttons..This model forage cap was the most popular headgear worn by the Union army. The forage cap was adopted as standard army headgear. The visor can be flat or sloping. The forage cap was introduced just in time to become the signature headgear of the Civil War soldier. The forage cap was worn by officers and enlisted men, alike. Because of the popularity of this cap, they were made in several varied styles...Credit: Hugh Talman (Smithsonian Institution) | ||||
