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Original Hardee Hat complete
with the black ostrich feather, light blue cord, brass eagles and the
brass horn of the infantry |
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Image courtesy
Dirty Billy's Hats |
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Front of brass stamped eagle worn
on the side of the hardee hat |
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Back
This eagle originally had two pins for attaching it to the hat, but the
bottom one has broken off and now only the top pin remains intact. The
pins would have been pushed through the fabric of the hat and then folded
over to hold it in place. |
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Light blue infantry hat cord |
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From the collection of
The Union Drummer Boy
Photo by Bob Clayton |
