Chasseur Pattern Forage cap (Kepi)

The characteristic feature of the Chasseur type forage cap (kepi) was a lower cut to the sides that resulted in a cap that did not flop forward on the brim as much. In many cases, the kepi also had decorative gold or black silk braid on the cardinal points of the sides and forming a trefoil on the crown, as does this example. The extra braid was offered by military tailors, but is not mentioned in the 1861 Regulations. A small embroidered infantry horn on black velvet, surrounded by an oval of Jaceron wire comprise the insignia.