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Officer's Kepi - Colonel
# 200916
These civil warera officer's kepis are made from quality wool. The Colonel kepi's are available in blue for US and grey for CS (CS not shown). Features a leather visor, chin strap with brass buckle...$44.95
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The Cap That Marked a Soldier
A kepi told you a man's rank and his branch before he said a word. Union blue, Confederate gray, the flat crown and short bill were standard issue on both sides of the line, cheap enough to produce by the thousand and simple enough to hold its shape through a campaign. It is one of the most recognizable pieces of Civil War kit still made today, and one of the easiest ways to finish a reenactment uniform correctly.
Our Civil War kepis and caps run Union and Confederate patterns both, built to the wool weight and stitching a period uniform actually called for, not a costume shop's approximation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a kepi, and who wore one?
A kepi is the short billed, flat crowned cap issued to both Union and Confederate soldiers during the Civil War, the standard headwear of the conflict on both sides.
What is the difference between a Union and Confederate kepi?
Mainly color and insignia. Union kepis ran dark blue, Confederate gray or butternut, with branch and rank insignia differing by army and unit.
Are these kepis accurate enough for reenactment?
Built to it. Correct wool weight, proper crown height, and period accurate stitching are what separate a reenactment grade kepi from a costume piece, and that is the standard ours are held to.
What other Civil War headwear do you carry?
Kepis are the core of the line, alongside slouch hats and other period caps worn by both armies through the war.
Where can I buy an authentic Civil War kepi?
Right here. Our Civil War kepis and caps collection covers both Union and Confederate patterns built to reenactment standard.
