Name/Title
HatEntry/Object ID
2009.0339Description
USMC Officer Kepi (Union Cap)
Navy wool with 5 rows of black silk braid around hat and in clover pattern ( Chasseur Pattern) on crown
black lacquered leather brim
2 military cuff buttons with "A" on eagle's shield ( artillary) attach the chin strap
all Marine officer ranks except commandant wore the same style cap
interior crown black lacquered leather with gold lettering: Baker & McKenney, 63------St New York
This company received government contracts during the Civil WarCollection
Textiles