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Originally Posted by atillathenunns
I concur, a forage cap circa late 1890s to early 1900s, embroidered peak for a field officer.
I have a pillbox cap with the same black oak-leaf lace, and if yours measures 1 3/4 inches wide, I suspect it may belong to an "Infantry of the line" officer.
The yellow tassel may not be original to the cap.
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Hi, thanks for your reply, could you post some photos of yours, I would like to see how the cord is finished on the top, and what the strap looks like that goes around the chin.