Grade Range: 5-12Resource Type(s): Primary Source, ArtifactsDate Posted: 12/23/2010
The forage cap was introduced just in time to become the signature headgear of the Civil War soldier. This model was the most popular worn by the Union army, officers and enlisted men alike.
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The kepi is similar to the forage cap. It was copied from the French officer's hat. The crown cou...
Civil, clothes, Costume, Cap, Forage, Civil War, Uniform, Equipment, Headgear, headgear, Hat, uniform, equipment, forage cap, costume, War, Union, hat, Clothes, Union
Fleishman's depiction of the first Civil War battle relies on individual voices to give a human f...
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