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Model 1858 forage cap

Object Details

Description
Musicians made up a section of most regiments on the both the Union and Confederate sides. As a member of the Union Army, musicians also wore the familiar dark blue and sky blue uniforms. This forage cap was also a standard uniform accouterment.
Location
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
Object Name
cap
Other Terms
cap; Man; Army; Enlisted Man
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