Spring 2025 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction
May 8th, 9th, 10th, & 11th, 2025
This auction will feature an outstanding collection of items spanning multiple categories including Modern, Military, Sporting, & Antique firearms & militaria! Below is just a small grouping of select highlights from the massive offering to be featured in this upcoming sale!
FINE CONFEDERATE SOUTH CAROLINA JUNIOR OFFICER’S MILITIA KEPI OF THE CIVIL WAR PERIOD
02-23932
This fine kepi was purchased at an auction in Farmington, Iowa by Jerry Davis, the President of the North Missouri Historical Society. The details of the acquisition are contained in a letter that accompanies the kepi. Initial research by Mr. Davis indicates that the South Carolina unit from which the kepi was captured was likely a cavalry unit called the Dixie Rangers assigned to Buttler’s Brigade. Further research, building on Mr. Davis’ initial work, would likely yield more information and fascinating facts. The kepi has a bright blue crown atop a 1 1/4″ navy wool band. The entire rise in the rear is just over 6″ from the base of the band, and the rise in the front is about 4″. The base of the crown, where it meets the band, is adorned with two 1/4″ bullion bands and single bands rise from the front, both sides, and the rear. The crown is bordered by a single 1/4″ bullion band matching all other trim. The front of the band has a sewn-on, beautifully articulated, laurel leaf wreath surrounding the letters “SC” for South Carolina. There is no chinstrap present. The visor is black finished leather with a thin sewn leather edging, and the underside of the visor is green. Brown leather sweatband with a stained polished cotton lining.
UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: a photocopied letter detailing the acquisition of the hat along with information on Aiken’s 1st Regiment South Carolina Partisan Rangers.
