Civil War Forage Caps

This Civil War forage cap is crafted from quality wool and designed with a soft body consistent with period examples. As a traditional forage cap, it features a leather visor and chin strap secured with a brass buckle, maintaining the correct mid-19th-century military appearance.

Widely recognized as the standard civil war cap worn by enlisted troops, this reproduction is available in blue for Union impressions and gray for Confederate impressions. The US Civil War cap style was commonly associated with infantry units and became one of the most iconic pieces of Civil War military headgear.

The name “forage cap” originated from troops who would often gather supplies in their caps during field operations. Today, this civil war forage cap is ideal for reenactment, living history, display, and historical uniform builds. While some costume seekers look for items related to a civil war captain america costume, this cap remains a historically accurate reproduction designed for authentic military impressions.

Branch of service pins are not included.

Product Specifications

• Product Name: Civil War Forage Caps
• Material: Quality wool (soft body)
• Visor: Leather
• Chin Strap: Leather with brass buckle
• Available Colors:

  • Blue (Union)

  • Gray (Confederate)

• Available Sizes:

  • Small: Circumference 21 1/8"–21 1/2" | Hat Size 6 3/4"–6 1/8"

  • Medium: 21 3/4"–22 1/4"

  • Large: 22 1/4"–23"

  • XL: 23 1/2"–24 1/4" | Hat Size 7 1/2"–7 3/4"

• Accessories: Branch of service pins not included
• Use: Reenactment, living history, display
• Category: Civil War Cap / Forage Cap