McDowell-style Forage Cap

McDowell-style Forage Cap, c. 1861-65, blue broadcloth body, brass "35" on the crown with the remnants of a red corps badge, leather visor and chin strap with general service buttons, brown-striped cotton liner, and a red morocco sweatband with a turned edge. Provenance: The collection of Ron Tunison. Estimate $1,500-2,500 Some moth nips and wear but in overall good condition. Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.