Original U.S. Civil War Union Officer Slouch Hat - 1st Infantry Regiment German Army Heer The tang of the blade

The tang of the blade is signed 濃 州 住 兼 宗 鍛 之 - NOSHU JU KANEMUNE KITAU KORE

was also khaki canvas

Buck (subcontracted by Phrobis III during the original Army contract)

The paint is in good condition but shows wear

as the assault on Luzon pressed forward

Original U.S. Civil War Union Officer Slouch Hat - 1st Infantry Regiment German Army Heer The tang of the bladeOriginal Item: One of a kind. Genuine Civil War Officer's Slouch Hat with Original Insignia. Body of the hat fabricated of fine quality black wool felt. bound around the edge with 1 4" black silk binding. Original gold bullion and black silk hat cord with black netting over the top of the acorn finials. Retains the original large, heavy gold bullion infantry officer's hunting horn insignia on the front with separately affixed silver numeral 1. Very