Henschel Kepi-Civil War Cap

Made in the USA

North versus South, the monumental struggle our nation has endured.

The Kepi was a copy of the French officer's hat. It was shorter than the forage cap and was not very popular since it did not protect from the rain or sun. 

Soldiers who wanted to determine the possible line of fire at their trench walls would hold their guns above the trench walls with their hat resting on the muzzle. If a rifle was fired at what appeared to be their heads, soldiers would know it was not safe to move about the trenches.

Made of: Cowhide Suede

Leather bill/visor
Front strap
Metal pin of crossed rifles centered in the front