Impressions Civil War Kepi Makers

[ButterNut53]

I became interested in the 5th grade when one of my teachers lent me a stack of Civil War Times magazine. The one thing that interested me most were the kepis/forage hat on both sides.Since the originals are so scarce and expensive when you can find one I decided to collect new made ones and my first is a Union forage cap made by Dirty Billy which is superb. What other makers of quality kepis are there. The name Greg Starbuck has been mentioned but I have not had a chance to contact him.

 

[UCVRelics]

I don't reenact so lets see what @captaindrew knows.

 

[ButterNut53]

Thank you

 

[captaindrew]

Greg Starbuck makes the best caps in the business, you can find him here https://www.facebook.com/Kepi-Nation-1495997197355435/?ref=py_c

 

[captaindrew]

Here's one I just got from Mr. Starbuck

 

[ButterNut53]

Captaindrew I have seen the kepi nation on facebook and he makes some great looking kepis. Since you have bought from him, how do you place an order, what is the price range, how long does it take for him to make one (Not in a hurry, just curious) Thanks.

 

[captaindrew]

Captaindrew I have seen the kepi nation on facebook and he makes some great looking kepis. Since you have bought from him, how do you place an order, what is the price range, how long does it take for him to make one (Not in a hurry, just curious) Thanks.

Send him a PM on his Facebook page. If your not on Facebook I'll send you a PM here with his email. I got mine in a few weeks which is actually really fast for a custom made item. A lot of vendors take a few months to get something to you. But I'm sure that depends on how busy he is at the time and what you want.

 

[ButterNut53]

Thanks again. I am on facebook so I will message him. Appreciate the help!

 

[111thNYSV]

Check out the e-bay seller superiorcap. I have one of his kepi's and one of Dirty Billy's and I prefer my superior cap kepi.

 

[ButterNut53]

Thanks all, Just put in an order with Greg Starbuck for a Louisiana enlisted kepi.

 

[ButterNut53]

It is a 3 to 7 week wait but quality takes time

 

[captaindrew]

It is a 3 to 7 week wait but quality takes time

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You won't be disappointed

 

[ButterNut53]

I received the kepi and it sure is a beauty. It even has the Louisiana hat makers trademark in it. Greg Starbuck is the best.

 

[captaindrew]

I received the kepi and it sure is a beauty. It even has the Louisiana hat makers trademark in it. Greg Starbuck is the best.

Great, let's see it! glad you're happy with it.

 

[ButterNut53]

Sorry, I do not have a working camera now but is exactly the same as this photo.