Original U.S. Civil War Army Infantry Enlisted Man’s Model 1858 “Jeff Davis” Hardee Hat with Blue Cord & Period Center Crease - Size 3 Antique Flintlock Firearms marked with 2977

marked with 2977

The bottom bakelite handle is in great shape

There are a few small dents in the handguard which has been applied with a rough finish

Weight: 400 kg (882 lb)

Original U.S. Civil War Army Infantry Enlisted Man’s Model 1858 “Jeff Davis” Hardee Hat with Blue Cord & Period Center Crease - Size 3 Antique Flintlock Firearms marked with 2977Original Item. Only One Available. The Hardee hat, also known as the Model 1858 Dress Hat and sometimes nicknamed the "Jeff Davis", was the regulation dress hat for enlisted men in the Union Army during the American Civil War. The Hardee hat was also worn by Confederate soldiers. The Hardee hat was first worn by the 1st and 2nd U. S. Cavalry Regiments when raised in 1855. The issue of this new headdress to these units as a substitute for the shakos