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1858 Pattern Hat "These
should be made of a medium weight felt and should stand approximately 5 3/4" tall.
The 3" brim should have a double row of stitching around the outer edge. A ribbon,
1/4" to 1/2" wide should be knotted around the bottom of the crown. Should have
a 2 1/2" wide sweat band of black, brown, or maroon leather hand sewn into the crown.
Black and gold label affixed in the top of the crown." (Bully Boys) Artifakes
(Don Rademacher) "Undecorated
Regulation 1858 Pattern Dress Hat (`Hardee' is a modern term) with correct stitched brim,
crown ribbon, sweatband, and interior crown label. The best available...highly
recommended." (W.B.) TP&H
Trading Co. (Tim Bender) "Order the
reproduced dress hat of Sgt. Philander Wright, Co. C, 2d Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry. A
superior black hat reproduction by Mr. Tim Bender!" (2nd
Wis.A) Dirty
Billy "Some of
his hats are ok, most are not. Must have correct liner, sweatband, etc. If you are not
sure, don't buy it. He sets up at most big events." (W.B.) Adam
Cecil "Well
retrofitted Hardee hat (you supply blank)." (Bully Boys)
Slouch
Hat "Another
type of hat that can be worn is the `slouch hat'. This hat should have the sweatband sewn
to the hat by hand and a period lining is encouraged. There should be a ribbon around the
base of the crown as well as around the brim's edge (there are exceptions to this). The
brim should be turned up at all times and as with the Hardee hat should be without trim
unless the member is portraying an officer." (Bully
Boys) Tim
Allen "Civilian
slouch hats, available in black or light brown. All have correct liners and sweatbands,
available in three styles appropriate for Federal use: `Beegum', `Flat Top', and
`Stevenson'." (W.B.) Clearwater
Hat Co. "Good
source of civilian style hats. Can be found at most large events." (W.B.) Dirty
Billy "Not
the best, but better than average slouches and Hardee hats, buy in person, do not mail
order." (Bully Boys) TP&H
Trading Co. (Tim Bender) Forage
Cap "Forage
caps were made from medium weight broadcloth. Enameled chinstrap and visor. The early
pattern has a small crown and rounded visor. The later pattern has a larger crown with a
more square visor. On both models there is welt around the crown. Lined with brown or
black polished cotton. Sweatbands are sewn by hand." (Hodge) Uriah
Clothiers (Paul Smith) "Maker of
superb forage caps...correct color and weight of wool, and correct liner. These are the
best. Highly recommended." (W.B.) Brad
Keune
"Excellent
replica standard issue forage cap. Excellent brim, materials, hand-sewn sweatband.
Reasonably priced for a forage cap." (24th Mich) Greg
Starbuck "If you
want a correct kepi instead of a forage cap, this is the only maker I am aware of.
Remember kepis, for the most part, were a non-issue item. If a soldier wanted one he had
to go out and buy it himself. They are generally not preferable to a forage cap. You will
occasionally see some of his caps at bigger events." (W.B.) |