Navy wool, officer's forage cap with crossed cannon insignia in front centered with a "5".
squared bill with gold braid across front held with 2 buttons. Black silk lining. Ohio Volunteer Infantry Kepi made by M.C.Lilley Company in Columbus, Ohio. Probably pre-dates Civil War, but most states outfitted their troops with the gear they had available when the war started.
Collection
Military
Made/Created
Date made
1840 - 1865
Notes
Date: 1840-1865
Made: M.C. Lilley & Co., Columbus, OH. "Mfg. of Military and Society goods."