1882 Hospital Steward’s Forage Cap Insignia SOLD

Brass wreath and silver caduceus on black wool.

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1882 Hospital Steward’s Forage Cap Insignia.

Worn by all enlisted medical staff from 1882 to 1887.  Made with a brass wreath and silver caduceus applied on a black wool backed with thin cardboard oval plate that was finish with a brown paper, now showing a good deal of wear.

All complete, and a scarcer type following the wreath and “US.”

2.5 inches wide.

Very good.

Additional information

Weight .7 lbs