$3,567
U. S. Model 1858 "Hardee" Dress Hat, c. 1861-65, black felt hat with two lines of stitching around the leaf, a black silk grosgrain ribbon around the base of the crown, a blue infantry hat cord, brass bugle, brass "2," and a red 1st Corps badge with a gilt wire border, a brass "C" company letter, an eagle hat badge on the right side an ostrich plume, crown is lined with a paper label marked "U.S. ARMY/EXTRA/MANUFACTURE/NO. 4/7 1/8," with a black leather sweatband, overall ht. 5 1/2 in. Provenance: The collection of Ron Tunison. Estimate $2,000-3,000 Some light fading from age and a few very small cracks in the felt along the edge of the leaf but in overall very 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.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2019-11-04
