Original U.S. Civil War Union Army New York State McDowell Pattern Private Purchase M1858 Forage Cap Infantry Officer’s Kepi With Bullion NY Officer’s Insignia Military Maps but does show very minor

but does show very minor wear from age and use

The pebbled leather is definitely deteriorated

and is exactly what they would have used when taking the field

The small screw on the right side of the frame that allows the breech block to be properly moved for reloading is still present on this example as well

referred to as a "Quarter Pounder"

Original U.S. Civil War Union Army New York State McDowell Pattern Private Purchase M1858 Forage Cap Infantry Officer’s Kepi With Bullion NY Officer’s Insignia Military Maps but does show very minorOriginal Item: Only One Available. This highly desirable article of Federal Civil War uniform cloth is a fine piece of private purchase regulation headgear commonly referred to as a M1858 forage cap. Issued to most Federal soldiers as part of their Civil War uniform, this all original, dark green forage cap is a nice complete specimen that was worn by an infantry officer from the State of New York, as indicated by the high quality bullion New York N.