Hardee Hat

[relichound]

This is a Bannerman's Civil War surplus Hardee hat. This was an original Union hat
from the Civil War that was never used. Later the original brass parts, and others were applied to
make it more appealing and this one was sold back in the 1940s. These are
wonderful and original, but never used. I have had this one looked at by experts and is
as I have stated.

 

[Tin cup]

You are the owner of the hat?

Kevin Dally

 

[relichound]

Yes, I got it at a couple years ago at an auction in Pennsylvania.

 

[Tin cup]

I have seen some original Hardee's at a local Museum, it amazes me how thin the material is on some of them!

Kevin Dally

 

[lelliott19]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing the photo @relichound . Amazing that it has survived 150 years and is in such pristine condition. You are very lucky to have it and we are very lucky that you are willing to share the picture with us. Thanks again.

 

[FrankN]

Beautiful hat! That's very cool that you can enjoy that in your collection.

Frank

 

[relichound]

The material is thin? Yes, I am told that the material is thin when compared to the
Hardees made for the reenactors today.

 

[rebelyell]

That is really a nice piece.

 

[SyLibby]

That is great. Thanks for posting. Does it still have a label inside?

 

[relichound]

Yes, there is a label in it that has an eagle and symbols, and US ARMY EXTRA Manufacture, 7, No. 3

 

[SyLibby]

Thanks. Any chance you could post a picture of the interior?

 

[relichound]

I don't know if I can get a photo of that, but I will try.
If so I will post tomorrow morning.

 

[relichound]

This did not photo well, but I think you will get the idea. I am here waiting for a roof
repairman to come, so I had time to photo it!

 

[yankee hoorah]

This is a Bannerman's Civil War surplus Hardee hat. This was an original Union hat
from the Civil War that was never used. Later the original brass parts, and others were applied to
make it more appealing and this one was sold back in the 1940s. These are
wonderful and original, but never used. I have had this one looked at by experts and is
as I have stated.View attachment 59857

That's awesome. I want to get a new one for reenacting sometime soon.
My reproduction has been badly shaped. If I do can you send me some close ups on the stitching & sweatband?

 

[relichound]

I will try to. I just have a cheap digital camera, but I think I can give you the idea.
If you'd like...send me an email address and I will see what can be done.

 

[Tin cup]

That's awesome. I want to get a new one for reenacting sometime soon.
My reproduction has been badly shaped. If I do can you send me some close ups on the stitching & sweatband?

Your best bet is to order a Tim Bender Hardee Hat: http://benderhats.com/1858.html


Kevin Dally

 

[CWguy]

Nice hat. I am guessing the oil cloth label has gold writing and eagle? The color looks green on yours but assuming it is from the camera? I have one that the oil cloth label is half gone and can barely see the writing. Thanks for showing relichound.

 

[relichound]

With my own eyes the color of the writing is very faded, but it may have been gold once.

 

[SyLibby]

Thank you very much sir. That hat is in incredible shape.

 

[relichound]

You know, when I bought that hat...I knew very little about genuine CW hats or uniforms,
because I was into CDV photos and tintypes and ambrotypes, and yes some into excavated relics.
But I talked to some guys who saw the hat and held it, and they all gave me a glowing report
of it. Any credit for buying this hat belongs to them not to me. Thanks to all.

And by the way, many people do not like Bannerman sold items because they were never
used in the war, and so they suffer some when they are appraised. I can understand that.