C.S. Naval Officer's Hats

     Fine quality reproduction of the M1902 Bell Crown Hat. Dark blue wool with leather visor. This hat (untrimmed) can also be used as a Civil War and Post Civil War Navy hat, as it is the same style as the non-regulation hat worn by some naval officers (sometimes referred to as the pilots hat / cap).

    Used By: At various times this hat has been used by: Police Departments, Fire Departments, Railroad Conductors, the Army, the Navy, the Coast Guard, Lighthouse Keepers and probably others.

     Trimmed version is available in Artillery, Cavalry and Infantry ONLY. The trimmed version comes with Cap Band, Branch Insignia, Leather Chin Strap, Buckle and Eagle Side Buttons.

    Artillery Cap: Band is of Scarlet Wool and comes with Original Crossed Cannons Insignia.

    Cavalry Cap: Band is of Yellow Wool and comes with No Insignia (plain, for you to supply your own) OR with Reproduction Span-Am War Embroidered Eagle OR with Reproduction Span-Am War Embroidered Crossed Saber Insignia for 1st, 9th or 10th Cavalry only.

    Infantry Cap: Band is of Light Blue Wool and comes with Original Crossed Rifles Insignia.

    Cap Band Only: The available cap bands are below the caps in the "Trimmed as" drop down, they DO NOT come in sizes so ignore the "Size" dropdown.

    UNTRIMMED hat (NO chin strap or buckle, NO buttons, NO branch insignia and NO hat band.

Can also be ordered FULLY Trimmed (branch insignia, chin strap, chin strap buckle, buttons and hat band) or you can order JUST the Hat Band.

     The Enlisted Cap: was worn plain, without any insignia.

     The Officer's Cap: was worn with the Officer's Embroidered Eagle Cap device (Insignia), as shown. The Eagle Cap Device IS NOT included with the cap, but can be add to your purchase for an additional amount. When purchased with the cap it is supplied loose, but can also be sewn on for an extra charge.

     Note: We currently do not have a supplier for this hat. If a new supplier becomes available in the future, we will offer it again at that time.

Officer's Cap

Side View, Officer's

Top View

Enlisted Cap

      This is the embroidered insignia. It is Gold and Silver Bullion. They are normally supplied loose (not attached to hat/cap), but can be sewn on, when purchased WITH a hat or cap for an additional amount.

    All ranks have the wreath and fouled anchor. Stars are added for Lieutenant and higher, Lieutenant: 1 Star, Commander: 2 Stars, Captain: 3 Stars and Flag Officer: 4 Stars. The stars and fouled anchor can be either Gold or Silver and the shape and color of the backing will vary.