Civil War Forage Caps: A Review of Several Modern Sutlers
2013年6月3日 · Civil War Forage Caps: A Review of Major Sutlers Ever since I was a kid, I have been fascinated by the Civil War forage cap, or bummer. Often erroneously called a kepi, the forage cap is distinguished by the taller crown and lack of a prominent welt around the crown disc’s top edge.
Forage cap - Great War Forum
2014年6月6日 · That type of cap was called originally a Field Service Cap, Honora (sometimes shortened to Field Cap), and was technically not a forage cap. It originated in Austria (who were keen on the folding curtain to keep ears warm) and was first introduced to …
Civil War Forage Caps: A Review of Several Modern Sutlers
2013年6月3日 · Is that necessary with a forage cap? Right now I keep all but the one I wear frequently in a breathable mothproof garment container, each with its own hat jack stretched just enough to slip under the dowel reinforcement for the visor so the cap doesn't shrink. I started thinking: is a hat jack really necessary for a hat like this?
Civil War Forage Caps: A Review of Several Modern Sutlers
2013年6月3日 · The hat responded just like a Dirty Billy's hat and the forage cap now has the look I want. Many, many forage caps I've owned in the past do not lend themselves to this as well, so the "drape" test was kind of my final confirmation that …
Civil War Forage Caps: A Review of Several Modern Sutlers
2013年6月3日 · Also: he tends to keep Federal forage caps in stock or at least with short lead times. This is logical, since they tend to all be the same and there will be a lot more orders for them versus one of some other type of hat. I don't think I ever had to wait more than a couple of weeks for mine. That is for the Civil War Type II forage cap.
Guards Forage Cap Peaks - Great War Forum
2013年4月25日 · Hey chaps, recently browsing the forum I found an interesting thread on pinching and slashing peaks on Guardsmen's caps, I have another question along that line about the peaks of the forage caps, I understand they have always been bound with a brass band around the rim for Foot Guards, were the ...
Cap peaks: indulge old Grump please - Great War Forum
2012年6月8日 · The Guards forage caps - the No 1 dress cap elsewhere - started to get set up and cut when they started being worn again in the '50's. Guards tended to wear the forage cap far more than other regiments who would wear berets in similar situations. I have many pics of myself (lovely shoulders boyo !
'Khaki Forage Cap' - Uniforms,Cap Badges and Insignia - Great …
2010年5月30日 · 'Khaki Forage Cap' By vetje 30 May , 2010 in Uniforms,Cap Badges and Insignia Share Followers 0 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2
2rd or 6th Pillbox Forage Cap - Great War Forum
2020年8月22日 · Hello all, This request concerns more the 1900s than the Great War but maybe somebody could help me. I am looking for good pictures of a 2nd or 6th Pillbox Forage Cap (it's the same) to make a 1/6 figure. Thanks in advance for help.
Can anyone identify this forage cap? - Great War Forum
2014年5月12日 · The officers cap badge was a bullion wire grenade set back at an angle, SNCOs the brass universal grenade, and rank and file used the shoulder title letters - RGA.