Civil War Cap Collection

Massachusetts Volunteers Hardee Hat
3501327 Massachusetts Volunteers Hardee Hat; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hardee hat worn by Sergeant Jason Lewis of Company A, 46th Massachusetts Volunteers)

New Hampshire Volunteers Forage Cap
3501326 New Hampshire Volunteers Forage Cap; Private Collection; (add.info.: An early war forage cap of a soldier in Company F of the 9th New Hampshire Volunteers); © Don Troiani

Pennsylvania Volunteers Forage Cap
3501325 Pennsylvania Volunteers Forage Cap; Private Collection; (add.info.: Forage cap of Private J.K. Hundeckerof Company C of the 179th Pennsylvania Militia)

Union Forage Cap
3481440 Union Forage Cap; Private Collection; (add.info.: Union soldier's "McDowell" style forage cap withy badge of the 2nd Division of the 2nd Army Corps)

Union General's Kepi
3481436 Union General's Kepi; Private Collection; (add.info.: Regulation pattern General's kepi worn by Amos B Eaton head of the Subsistence Department ); © Don Troiani

Whipple Patent Felt Hat
3501324 Whipple Patent Felt Hat; Private Collection; (add.info.: Whipple Patent Felt Hat, primarily worn by New England Volunteers in the early months of the war.); © Don Troiani

Confederate Forage Cap
3481433 Confederate Forage Cap; Private Collection; (add.info.: Dark gray forage cap worn by Major Hugh Mortimer Nelson of the 6th Virginia Cavalry 1861-1862); © Don Troiani

Union Soldiers Rubberized Cap Cover
3481438 Union Soldiers Rubberized Cap Cover; Private Collection; (add.info.: Union soldier's rubberized waterproof cloth cap and head rain cover); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Pennsylvania Volunteers Forage Cap
3501329 Pennsylvania Volunteers Forage Cap; Private Collection; (add.info.: Forage cap worn by Corporal George Schmultz of the 188th Pennsylvania Volunteers with a badge of the First Division of)

Massachusetts Major's Forage Cap
3501328 Massachusetts Major's Forage Cap; Private Collection; (add.info.: High Quality officer's forage cap worn by Major Hastings of the 12th Maine Volunteers.); © Don Troiani

Imported leather French Chasseur shako
3481435 Imported leather French Chasseur shako; Private Collection; (add.info.: Imported leather French Chasseur shako which were issued to several Union regiments along with French uniforms but not)

Union Forage Cap
3481434 Union Forage Cap; Private Collection; (add.info.: Union soldiers forage cap of the 40th Massachusetts Volunteers with badge of the 3rd Division of the 24th Army Corps); © Don Troiani

Union Zouave Officer's Kepi
3501323 Union Zouave Officer's Kepi; Private Collection; (add.info.: Scarlet Zouave Officer's Kepi worn by an officer of the 146th New York Volunteers); © Don Troiani

U.S. Signal Corps Officer's Cap
3501330 U.S. Signal Corps Officer's Cap; Private Collection; (add.info.: An officer's kepi with bullion embroidered crossed flags insignia of the Signal Corps.); © Don Troiani

Union Forage Cap
3481437 Union Forage Cap; Private Collection; (add.info.: Fez of the 62nd New York Volunteers, The Anderson Zouaves); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Union Forage Cap
3481439 Union Forage Cap; Private Collection; (add.info.: Union Forage Cap worn by a soldier of the 9th Massachusetts Battery of Artillery which distinguished itself at the battle of Gettysburg)

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The Civil War cap is a symbol of a tumultuous time in American history, representing the division and conflict that tore the nation apart. This iconic headwear was worn by soldiers on both sides of the war, each bearing their own unique insignia or color to signify their allegiance. The cap serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made and lives lost during this dark chapter in our past. Today, it stands as a powerful reminder of the importance of unity and understanding in order to prevent such devastating conflicts from happening again. Let us honor those who fought bravely while also learning from their mistakes, so that we may strive for peace and harmony in our society.