The Hardee hat, also known as the Model 1858 Dress Hat was the regulation dress hat for officers in the Union Army. For officer's the brim edge is is bound in black ribbon. The Hardee hat was also worn by Confederate soldiers. The Gray Hardee hat was produced in North Carolina. It is belived that in the year 1862, 9,000 hats were manufactured, suggesting that they may have been issued to both officers and enlisted.

This Dressed Officer Hardee hat is made of top quality wool felt, has an adjustable sweatband, and has a double-stitched brim edge. The brim edge is not bound in ribbon. The hat is available in gray only. The hat comes complete with Large Embroidered Officer Hat Insignia, Brass Eagle Hat Device, Officer Hat Cord, and Black Ostrich Plume. These dressed additions are NOT installed. 

The 1861 U.S. Army regulations specify that the hat be adorned with an embroidered hat device denoting Branch of Service and a gold hat cord for general officers or a black and gold hat cord for Officers of the Adjutant General's, Inspector Generals, Quartermaster's, Subsistence, Medical and Pay Departments, and the Judge Advocate, above the rank of Captain. The brim is pinned up, with a brass eagle, on the right side for officers. The hat is accented with 3 black ostrich feathers for general officers and 2 black ostrich feathers for Officers of the Adjutant General's, Inspector Generals, Quartermaster's, Subsistence, Medical and Pay Departments, and the Judge Advocate, below the rank of Field Officer.

Company letter and regiment number are available at an extra cost.

NOTE: Additional shipping charges MAY be needed due to oversized box dimensions and weight of additional items in the order. Please Call with any questions.

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