How often was this bummer brim used instead of the more typical, flatter, squared brim? Did it have any particular purpose? Was it issued to entire units? Just curious.
How often was this bummer brim used instead of the more typical, flatter, squared brim? Did it have any particular purpose? Was it issued to entire units? Just curious.
The McDowell brim was seen more often early in the War, but can be observed in period photograghs throughout the conflict. It was made popular by Gen Irvin McDowell.
Gil Davis Tercenio
# 3020V
34th Battalion, Virginia Cavalry
Great, great grandson of Cpl Elijah S Davis, Co I, 6th Alabama Inf CSA
Gil, thank you again.
Bill
Great grandson of William Peckham Rathbone Wood, Co. F (reorganized), Third Wisconsin Cavalry.
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