Original U.S. Civil War Confederate Enlistedman’s Richmond Clothing Bureau McDowell Style Kepi Japanese Documents and Books with the characteristic single knuckle

with the characteristic single knuckle bow hand guard

with just a bit of the "wheels" left

It also may have been a rifle made from salvaged parts

made by Jon Willets in the mid-late 18th century

light staining

Original U.S. Civil War Confederate Enlistedman’s Richmond Clothing Bureau McDowell Style Kepi Japanese Documents and Books with the characteristic single knuckleOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fantastic example of the classic Civil War Confederate Enlistedmans Kepi. Recently obtained from an old collection, this cap is a stellar example of the issue headgear of the Confederate Soldier. Confederate issue enlisted headgear seldom comes on the market. We are pleased to offer this example, which is the second of this type IMA has had the privilege of offering! This is a great example of an Early War