Product Overview
This Hardee Hat Eagle Insignia – Civil War (Confederate) is a historically accurate reproduction of the insignia worn on Hardee hats during the American Civil War. The design features a golden eagle holding a banner of stars, embroidered on a black velvet background, with the center field displaying the appropriate branch-of-service color for correct military identification.
While the Hardee hat was standard issue for Union enlisted men, it was also worn by some Confederate soldiers, making this insignia suitable for select Confederate impressions. The materials, embroidery, and layout closely reflect original 19th-century examples, ensuring proper scale and visual authenticity.
Ideal for reenactments, living history events, museum displays, and period-correct uniform builds, this insignia provides the essential finishing detail for an accurate Civil War Hardee hat presentation.
Product Specifications
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Product Name: Hardee Hat Eagle Insignia – Civil War (Confederate)
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SKU: 209020-AB
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Period: American Civil War
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Faction: Confederate
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Material: Metallic thread embroidery on velvet
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Design: Eagle with star banner
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Branch Colors: Artillery (Red), Cavalry (Yellow), Infantry (Blue), Staff (Black)
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Use: Hardee hat
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Accuracy: Historically accurate reproduction
