$3,998
U. S. Model 1858 Artillery Forage Cap, c. 1861-65, blue broadcloth body, with brass crossed cannon insignia over a brass "4," leather visor and chin strap with general service eagle buttons, brown polished cotton liner with maker's label on the crown marked "M. & G./No. 6/N.Y.," with a brown leather sweatband. Provenance: The collection of Ron Tunison. Estimate $1,500-2,000 Some moth nips and wear on the broadcloth, and the liner and sweatband are intact. 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
