Original U.S. Civil War Army Infantry Enlisted Man’s Model 1858 “Jeff Davis” Hardee Hat with Blue Cord & Period Center Crease - Size 3 Antique Flintlock Firearms and appear to either have

and appear to either have never been present or professionally removed

A lovely Marine Corps issued canteen set ready for further research and display

What shall I paint

Really some very nice markings on this example

a trooper of the 2nd Massachusetts

Original U.S. Civil War Army Infantry Enlisted Man’s Model 1858 “Jeff Davis” Hardee Hat with Blue Cord & Period Center Crease - Size 3 Antique Flintlock Firearms and appear to either haveOriginal Item. Only One Available. The Hardee hat, also known as the Model 1858 Dress Hat and sometimes nicknamed the "Jeff Davis", was the regulation dress hat for enlisted men in the Union Army during the American Civil War. The Hardee hat was also worn by Confederate soldiers. The Hardee hat was first worn by the 1st and 2nd U. S. Cavalry Regiments when raised in 1855. The issue of this new headdress to these units as a substitute for the shakos