CIVIL WAR US OFFICERS ARTILLERY SLOUCH HAT

Civil War US Officer's 2nd Artillery slouch hat. High-quality wool felt with a 1/4 in. woven silk tape band along the brim, a 7/8 in. black silk ribbon affixed to the base of the approx. 3 1/2 in. creased crown, and a twisted gold bullion pattern hat cord with acorns. Hat is silk lined. Interior with a 2 1/2 in. Moroccan leather sweatband that is partially present. Artillery cap badge measures roughly 2 inches and is fully embroidered with a numeral 2 to the center with a red wool background. Felt generally in good condition with minor wear and light soil with a couple of minor tears. Overall a scarce piece of Civil War headgear in good condition.