CS Kepi Question

[Aggie85]

Looking for some info on buying a CS Kepi

Who would you recommend buying from?

Did not realize the large color variations..... What color would best represent the 4th Texas Infantry? (mid war time frame)

Any advise would be appreciated.

[Jim Mayo]

I would reccomend the Richmond Depot http://www.kabar44.com/index.php
or Greg Starbuck selling through S&S. http://www.ss-sutler.com/


However, I doubt any self respecting Texan would have been seen in a kepi. All the pictures of the Texas soldiers I have seen have them in slouch type hats.

Since you asked about mid war, take a look at the Texas hat issue of 1863
http://members.aol.com/h4texas/hats.htm

another period description http://members.aol.com/h4texas/freemantle.htm