Civil War Hats and Headwear
Fall Creek Suttlery

Sutler of Civil War Uniforms and Equipment
PO Box 92
Whitestown, In 46075
(765) 482-1861

Civil War Headwear
And Accessories

Hat Size Chart available at the bottom of this page
Click the link to go right to the style
Kepis and Bummers- US and CS
Berdan and Irish Bummers and Kepis
Officers Kepis
Officers Slouch Hats
Civilian and Beehive Hats
Hardee Hats
Lite Felt Hats
Derbys and Top Hats
Straw Hats
Hat Cords and Accessories

Kepis and Bummers - US and CS

Kepi, US or CS, leather brim and sweatband. Cotton lining like the originals. We make these here in the US. W/chinstrap...........$83.95

1861 Model Forage Cap (bummer) Features "McDowell" brim. Leather chin strap and sweatband. We make these here in the US. Cotton lining like the originals. US or CS.
McDowell Brim Forage caps- $95.00

Please Note, All special order hats require a minimum 8 weeks for production.
ALL US and CS styles fall into this category.
These are made to Order to each customers specifications. Once the material is cut, there are no refunds, and no returns unless a mistake was made in production.
If you want a cheap foreign made Kepi or Bummer, please do not order one of these.

Hat Size Chart available at the bottom of this page

Forage Cap (Bummer). Regular brim, US or CS. This is our regular squared brim variety forage cap. Excellent quality with leather brim and chinstrap (chinstrap may not have a buckle).
American Made. Cotton lining. 100% Blue or grey wool cover. $83.95

Please use the "Hat Size Chart" at the bottom of this page to determine your hat size.

CS Kepi. As above. Also known as the Chausseure style hat. Features a regular brim. This is our regular squared brim variety cap as pictured. Excellent quality with leather brim and chinstrap (chinstrap may not have a buckle).
Hand Made in America. Cotton lining. 100% Grey wool cover. (Other colors availabe, please call) $83.95

The CS Version is available below with branch trim colors.

Please use the "Hat Size Chart" at the bottom of this page to determine your hat size.

Special Hats and Caps

Please Note, All hats require a minimum 8 weeks for production.
ALL US and CS styles fall into this category.
These are made to Order to each customers specifications. Once the material is cut, there are no refunds, and no returns unless a mistake was made in production.
If you want a cheap foreign made Kepi or Bummer, please do not order one of these.

Confederate Kepi, Enlisted. Correct style for Confederate Artillery, Cavalry and Infantry. Branch color top and crown with a dark blue band around the base. Leather brim and sweatband. Cotton lining like the originals.
We make these here in the US. W/chinstrap.
Choose from CS Artillery (Red), CS Cavalry (Yellow), CS Infantry (Sky Blue) another option is Medium Grey with a Dark Blue Band.
Infantry can wear an all dark blue kepi (Order a US Kepi above) Please specify your head size..........$93.95

Hat Size Chart available at the bottom of this page

Please specify your head size..........pricing starts at $93.95

These hats are hand made to order and not returnable, so please be sure of size and type prior to ordering.

Please Note, All hats require a minimum 8 weeks for production.
ALL US and CS styles fall into this category.
These are made to Order to each customers specifications. Once the material is cut, there are no refunds, and no returns unless a mistake was made in production.
If you want a cheap foreign made Kepi or Bummer, please do not order one of these.

Enlisted Confederate Kepi :. As above, This hat features a grey body with a band color indicating the branch of service. Also sporting a Leather brim and sweatband with a cotton lining like the originals. American Made.
Choose from- CS Artillery (Red), CS Cavalry (Yellow), CS Infantry (Dark Blue or Sky Blue), CS Militia (Black)

Please specify your head size..........$93.95

Confederate Artillery Bummer, Correct style and colors with a red wool top and crown, and dark blue wool band. These hats feature a cotton lining and leather sweatband. Leather brim as well. Hand made in the US.
Specify your hat size..........................................$93.95

Berdan Bummer. Green 100% wool covering with a cotton lining. Leather sweatband, chinstrap and brim. These Bummers feature a McDowell brim (Shown). Please specify size...............................................$93.95
Black brim and chinstrap. Black chinstrap buttons. .

Confederate Officers Kepi- Lieutenant and Captain.





As with the CS Uniforms, there are many variations and options available. Please be specific when ordering, as custom made hats are not returnable. Most of these hats are individually made to order to your specifications.
There are two variations for these two junior grade officer hats- Model of 1861 and Model of 1862.




The Lieutenant's standard braid pattern has one row of gold Soutache braid on the top, sides, front and back of the cap to indicate a Lieutenant’s rank. A single row of braid encircles the quatrefoil design on the top.
The Captain's rank with standard braid pattern has two rows of gold Soutache on the top, sides, front and back of the cap. A single row of braid encircles the quatrefoil design on the top. Two rows of braid placed horizontally around the band of the cap are offered as an extra cost option (Captain Only).


The 1861 version is a grey cap with a colored band (Branch of Service) around the bottom of the cap.
The 1862 version has the top and sides of the cap in the branch of service colors and the lower band is dark blue. Other color combinations can be custom made based on documentation- please call.

Branch colors are appropriate for the three main branches. CS Medical and Staff have a black band with Dark Blue.
Militias can have a black band with top color choice.
Also available with no color band- top and sides all one color.



1st Lieutenant Kepi Price Starts at - $135.00

Captain's Kepi Price Starts at - $151.00

Please Call or Email US to Order these CS Officer Hats.

All officer caps are custom made, See the notes at the top of the page, and please allow time for production.

Please Note, All hats require a minimum 8 weeks for production.
ALL US and CS styles fall into this category.
These are made to Order to each customers specifications. Once the material is cut, there are no refunds, and no returns unless a mistake was made in production.
If you want a cheap foreign made Kepi or Bummer, please do not order one of these.

Hat Size Chart available at the bottom of this page

Confederate Officers Kepi, Field Grade Officers - Major, Lt. Colonel, Colonel.



Each hat is hand made with strict attention paid to the details. We make these here in the US.
As with the CS Uniforms, there are many variations and options available. Please be specific when ordering, as custom made hats are not returnable. Most of these hats are individually made to order to your specifications.

The Officer's cap to the left follows the 1862 Regulation color for Staff Officers (Staff Only)- All Dark Blue.
The Cavalry Officer's Kepi to the right follows the 1861 Regulations with colored band and choice of wool color for the sides and top.

Major, Lt. Colonel and Colonel all carry three gold rows on the top and sides.


The 1862 Regulations are the same as for the junior grade officers- dark blue band with Branch color on the sides and top (Red, Yellow, Blue, Cadet Grey, etc. An all over color with no dark blue band is also available.

The standard braid pattern cap has three rows of gold Soutache braid on the top, sides, front and back of the cap to indicate Field Grade rank. A single row of gold braid encircles the quatrefoil design on the top.

Extra Rich Deluxe Gold FLAT braid and three rows of gold braid placed horizontally around the band of the cap are offered as extra cost options.

All officer’s caps are custom made.

Major's Kepi Price starts at - $151.00
Lt Colonel Kepi Price starts at - $151.00
Colonel Kepi Price starts at - $151.00

Please Call US to Order these CS Officer Hats.

Confederate Generals Kepi.


Each hat is hand made with strict attention paid to the details. These are the finest production made CS Officer hats available.

As with the CS Uniforms, there are many variations and options available. Please be specific when ordering, as custom made hats are not returnable. Most of these hats are individually made to order to your specifications.


The standard braid pattern for Generals has four rows of gold Soutache braid on the top, sides, front and back of the cap to indicate rank. A single row of braid encircles the quatrefoil design on the top.

Following the 1862 CS Army Regulations, General’s caps are ALL DARK BLUE. Black cotton lined with Confederate Eagle side buttons. Other wool color combinations can be made based on documentation, please call.

All officer’s caps are custom made - allow 8-12 week delivery.

General's Kepi Cap Price starts at: $169.00

Please Call US to Order these CS Officer Hats.

Please Note, All hats require a minimum 8 weeks for production.
ALL US and CS styles fall into this category.
These are made to Order to each customers specifications. Once the material is cut, there are no refunds, and no returns unless a mistake was made in production.
If you want a cheap foreign made Kepi or Bummer, please do not order one of these.

Hat Size Chart available at the bottom of this page

Officers Slouch Hats, US and CS

Civilian and CS Hats

Felt Slouch Hat, Plain felt hat blank to wear as-is, or can be reshaped. Available in Black, Brown, Grey. No Sweatband and a raw unfinished edge.
This hat is the blank from which "finished" hats begin. Heavier Felt construction. For use by those that want to start from scratch and shape/design their own hat. Also works well for the "floppy" hat look as worn by country folks, civilians, etc.
These fine hat blanks are made from a heavy, durable felt in 100% wool, with wide brims of approximately 4-1/2" and low, 4-1/2" high crowns.

Not all colors are available at all times. If you wish to specify a color, please do so in the "notes" section of the ordering process. be sure to indicate first and second choices.
...............................$54.95

Hats Require a Larger Box and Extra Packing. Shipping Charges Will Reflect The Extra Sized Boxes

Lite Felt Hats
100% Virgin Wool Felt. Comfortable, water repellent, and treated for shape retention.
Crushable, and these hats will come back to their original shape.

Slouch Hat
Our most popular in this line. Comes with a sewn in sweat band, and cord around the outside. 3 1/2" Brim with a sewn and bound edge. Genuine Lite Felt.
Available in sizes Medium (7 - 7 1/8) , Large (7 1/4 - 7 3/8) and Extra Large (7 1/2 - 7 5/8).
Colors- Black and Grey. Made in the USA...............$134.95

"Small" size is also available from time to time, please contact us.

We can also add military hat cords and insignia to this slouch hat as desired.

Hats Require a Larger Box and Extra Packing. Shipping Charges Will Reflect The Extra Sized Boxes

Planter Hat

Very nice "Planter" style hat featuring a low crown and 3 1/8" bound brim. Sewn in sweat band. Genuine Lite Felt.
Available in sizes Medium (7 - 7 1/8) , Large (7 1/4 - 7 3/8) and Extra Large (7 1/2 - 7 5/8).
Color- Black. Made in the USA...............$134.95
We may have a few Grey, Brown, or Pecan in stock (Please email to inquire about color/size availabilty, other than Black)

Top Hat,
The Famous "Topper" is now available. 2 1/2" brim with stitched ribbon edge. 7" tall. Sewn in sweat band. Deluxe 100% wool felt. 2" wide grosgrain ribbon hat band with a bow on the side.
Available in sizes Medium (7 - 7 1/8) , Large (7 1/4 - 7 3/8) and Extra Large (7 1/2 - 7 5/8).
Colors- Black and Grey. Made in the USA................Out of Stock Right Now

Straw Hat, Hand Woven straw. Flat crown with a 3 1/2" brim. For Men, but a few women wear this style as well. Leather sweat pad inside.
As seen in numerous period photographs..........Temporarily Out

Hats Require a Larger Box and Extra Packing. Shipping Charges Will Reflect The Extra Sized Boxes

Straw Hat, very fine straw weave with a wide brim. Manufactured by Sunbody Hats in Texas. Flat tucked crown is 4" tall. Brim is 5" and total width is approx. 18". This hat is worn by both men and women and is great for hot climates where there is lots of sun. Also good for a farmer or southern "Cracker" impression...................................................$95.00

This hat is not a stock item. Make sure to order, well in advance of your need-by-date.

Accessories





Hat Cord, Worsted wool cord with wool tassels, Made exactly like the originals. Fully adjustable.
Infantry- Blue, Artillery- Red, Cavalry- Yellow, or Ordnance- Maroon................. $9.95

Hospital Stewards Hat Cord, same description as above with. Correct Green and Buff striped........................$9.95

Hat Cord, Officers, Black silk w/ gold bullion thread. Adjustable construction, made like the originals. Gold & Black Acorns............... $19.95

We also have this hat cord available in all gold (No black) for General Officers

Ostrich Plume, Black feather for hats. 12-15".......................................................$7.95