Original U.S. Grand Army of the Republic Civil War Veteran Campaign Hat by Eugene Carrell with Cord French Militaria when the Prussians were quickly

when the Prussians were quickly victorious despite the French Chassepot Needle fire Rifle introduced in 1866

Barrel Length: 30 Inches

Stories circulate that German prisoners were executed for just carrying Sawback bayonets

and many were even used during the Civil war

In actual practice

Original U.S. Grand Army of the Republic Civil War Veteran Campaign Hat by Eugene Carrell with Cord French Militaria when the Prussians were quicklyOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an very good condition Campaign Hat for a member of the Grand Army of the Republic (G. A. R.), made of black felt. It has the correct style G. A. R cord around it, with the number 24 on the front, probably for the chapter the owner was a member of. The interior of the hat still has the original leather sweat band in very good condition, though some of the stitching is pulled. The leather is embossed with the