Original U.S. Civil War Union Officer Burnside Pattern Slouch Hat - 2nd Cavalry Regiment Headgear that could be an issue

that could be an issue

The launchers attach to the bayonet lugs on the end of the barrel

Comes with wooden stand

Both blue faux leather corner reinforcements are still intact

Original U.S. Civil War Union Officer Burnside Pattern Slouch Hat - 2nd Cavalry Regiment Headgear that could be an issueOriginal Item: One of a kind. This is pattern 1858 Union officer slouch hat which was also known as a Burnside Hat and is certainly among the Rarest and Most Rakish Forms of Civil War Union Officer's Headgear! This particular hat is pictured in the fabulous book by John Langellier and C. Paul Loane U. S. Army Headgear: 1812 1872, on page 54. Now that is some pretty great provenance! This fantastic example features Beaver felt body with 1 4 inch black