Oct 20, 2011 · The kepi is not to be confused with the model 1858 forage cap, which evolved directly from the shako used by the regular army earlier in the 1850s (see the design of the crown, chinstrap, brim, and buckle).Essentially, the forage cap, described by some troops as "shapeless as a feedbag," was a less-expensive and more comfortable version of the ...

Jun 22, 2024 · But, while that regarded the Confederate regular army particularly (which was never recruited or uniformed per the regulations anyway), the Confederate army was composed of volunteer units from the States, either wearing a uniform of their own design, or perhaps relative to some State regulation, which varied on cap or hat insignias, if they bothered about it.

Jul 28, 2015 · There are detailed dimensions of an original "Richmond" kepi with a diagram of its construction (similar to the description given previously above; pasteboard visor covered with painted cotton, etc.) in Michael R. Thomas' "A Confederate Sketchbook." (1981). Some reasonably priced copies still available...

Jan 16, 2011 · The Kepi or forage cap was used like they said before... to forage for food while out in the woods. It has been said that when under the blistering heat and humidity the soldier would put a wet cloth or leaves in the top of the hat to keep the soldier cool.

Oct 23, 2023 · Altogether, best one by far. I would like to thank the owner of the "Caps and Kepi's" facebook page for helping with tools, tips, and pattern revision. I might make a couple smaller changes so I can do higher kepi's, or different band designs. If I manage to get my pattern down, I will make sure to share it if anybody is even interested.

Mar 11, 2013 · The one thing that interested me most were the kepis/forage hat on both sides.Since the originals are so scarce and expensive when you can find one I decided to collect new made ones and my first is a Union forage cap made by Dirty Billy which is superb. What other makers of quality kepis are there.

Aug 31, 2020 · The soldier would pierce the top or sides of the hat with a pen knife, insert the loops and either bend them over or insert small leather tabs or dowels to hold in place. In 1863 when the Corps badges were mandated their was usually a company tailor, informally designated who would sew chevrons and cloth insignia on caps and sleeves.

Sep 24, 2015 · It is actually the cap insignia, 1821 Pattern, Light Artillery, Enlisted ca 1864, these were made by Horstmann for the 1864 pattern Light Artillery dress caps.

Jun 5, 2022 · The Type 1 represents the early jackets put out by Richmond Depot, mid to late 1862. The trim on the colar and epaulets would disappear by 63. Your cap is a forage cap, not a kepi. I would loose all the brass, that wasn't very common on CS caps. I would invest in either a kepi or civilian slouch hat at some point, much more common.

Jun 5, 2023 · One is a Confederate kepi. Red wool, with oddly enough, a lining from a haberdasher in CT. It is quite nice in quality, but not something one would want to wear, given it's age. He said 1861 vintage. The other is a leather top hat/cap. It is about 12" tall, brown leather, it has a bill and a copper hat band.