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The 1839 Pattern Forage Caps were still popular with many militia units at the start of the Civil War. This style of forage caps were seen in many early Civil War images and even some images from later in the War. So were these 1839 Pattern Forage Caps obsolete by the start of the Civil War?
The 1839 Pattern Forage Caps came in three basic types, but all were simular. Some of the ones worn by militia companies wore this came without the fold down rear flap. The "Type I" looked archaic and the "Type II" and "Type III) were a bit dated looking, but were they so outdated that they were no longer practical? One could argue that simular styles of caps were worn by European and non European armies for almost a century after the Civil War. I do understand that the more modern forage caps and kepis were considered more stylish at the start of the Civil War, but I am not certain that these were any more practical than the 1839 Pattern style forage caps.
Any thoughts on the Civil War use of 1839 Pattern Forage Caps?
The 1839 Pattern Forage Caps came in three basic types, but all were simular. Some of the ones worn by militia companies wore this came without the fold down rear flap. The "Type I" looked archaic and the "Type II" and "Type III) were a bit dated looking, but were they so outdated that they were no longer practical? One could argue that simular styles of caps were worn by European and non European armies for almost a century after the Civil War. I do understand that the more modern forage caps and kepis were considered more stylish at the start of the Civil War, but I am not certain that these were any more practical than the 1839 Pattern style forage caps.
Any thoughts on the Civil War use of 1839 Pattern Forage Caps?