Enlisted hat cords

[major bill]

The 1858-pattern enlisted hat was to be worn with colored hat cords. During the war enlisted men may have worn their hat cords while in camps but how many would have worn them in the field? Don Troiani seems to show these hat cords being worn by enlisted men in some of his paintings.

 

[Tin cup]

Best to look at original photos. http://www.loc.gov/pictures/search/?st=grid&co=lilj

Kevin Dally

 

[Legion Para]

Like anything else they were worn until lost, damaged or stolen. They were most definitely worn.

Sergeant Philander B. Wright, Color Sergeant, Company C, 2nd Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment wore this hat at Gettysburg.

 

[mofederal]

That is a nice looking hat, regardless of the wear and tear. it has a history and look. The cords seemed to set the hat off just right.