MODEL 1855 HARDEE HAT INFANTRY HAT CORD:
Introduced with the Model 1855 Hardee Hat, these
Infantry Hat Cords continued in service through the
Civil War and on through the Indian War era.
This hat cord apparently was never issued as both of the
tassels still retain the original ties. The cord is full length
and shows no evidence of use or wear. There are
two splices on one of the cords, from all appearances done
when the cord was manufactured and certainly the efforts
of the civilian contractor to use all of his materials
and eliminate any waste. The splices are well done with a
matching thread whipped around the joints and very likely,
buried in a box of cords,
would have escaped the notice of any government
inspector.
Infantry Hat Cords have become increasingly less common
on the market and this light blue cord will be a nice
addition to a Civil War or Indian War collection.
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