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RARE CIVIL WAR RED KEPI WITH BRAIDS - TOOK TO GETTYSBURG TO CHECK IF AUTHENTIC

$ 422.4

Availability: 35 in stock
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown
  • Theme: Militaria
  • Condition: Used
  • Modified Item: Yes
  • Modification Description: Some Restoration Done
  • Conflict: Civil War (1861-65)

    Description

    Rare Union Civil War Red Kepi With Braids As Shown.  I Took This To The Civil War Museum & Retail Shop In Gettysburg Pa To Make Sure That This Was
    Authentic.  Has One Button That Has Massachusetts

    s On It.
    This Has Wear As Shown Plus I Was Told This Has Had Some Restoration Work Done On It * Was Told That The Material In The Inside Back Is Not Original. The Top Middle Braid Has Been Tacked Down With Red Tread As Shown In The 2nd Photo.
    The Front Top Center Above The
    (5)
    Has Split Open At The Seam & The Inside Plate Is Loose As Shown In The Last Photo.  The Red Is Not As Bright As Shown In The Photo’s.
    This Looks To Be For A Small Head.
    As I Am Not Familiar With This, Any Questions Or Remarks To Help Identify This More Correctly Are Welcome.
    All The Items I Sell Are Vintage, Antique or Collectible And Will Show Some Signs Of Use or Wear.
    Any Questions - Please Ask !
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    _gsrx_vers_1480 (GS 9.1.1 (1480))