Is this kepi real?

[straightpostal]

Could any one help me on this? Could it be gar? Any help is much appreciated! Thanks!

 

[Bob Owen]

Spanish- American War era. It's real!

 

[straightpostal]

Spanish- American War era. It's real!

Like lightning bob. Thanks! I'm hoping to score this kepi. I would rather civil war but it's still a really cool hat.
Any help on value?
The bill is loose from hat.

 

[Bob Owen]

Like lightning bob. Thanks! I'm hoping to score this kepi. I would rather civil war but it's still a really cool hat.
Any help on value?
The bill is loose from hat.

I'm not up on values for kepi's, but maybe some one else is.

 

[Bob Owen]

To me it appears to be a junior officer's kepi as enlisted would have pin on brass and not gold and silver embroidered work.

 

[major bill]

Bob would Indian Wars be a better description? Did not a new forage cap come out in 1895?

 

[straightpostal]

Thank for the replies and future replies at least I'm learning. I'm looking to buy my first piece of actual civil war worn uniform. I have relics but nothing of any uniform.

 

[Championhilz]

According to the Directory of American Military Goods Dealers & Makers 1785-1915, "James H. Wilson opened a military goods dealership under his name in Philadelphia on January 10, 1873. It continued in this style until 1895 when it was listed as William H. Wilson (1895-99) but reverted to the J.H. Wilson Co. shortly before April 15, 1899. After 1900 the firm used the term 'Ltd.' after the name. The firm was sold to William Lehmberg about 1907, as he is first listed as successor in 1908. The Wilson firm dealt extensively in all branches of military goods and regalia including uniforms and presentation swords."

 

[Bob Owen]

Bob would Indian Wars be a better description? Did not a new forage cap come out in 1895?

It would, but this style was still being used right through the turn of the century by some state units. What makes me think of later use is the embroidered unit emblem. I'm not a uniform expert and I would go with your expertise.