Lot 179
A Fine Louisiana Confederate Kepi, c. 1862, "L.A. D' H" on front, Louisiana pelican buttons, "Ft. Beauregard" written under hatband, presented in a custom Plexiglas case, with letter by noted Civil War expert R. E. Neville, dated 11/13/78, stating, in part "Here is what I have found on the "L.A. de H" kepi "Light Artillery de Houmas" organized in Houma in 1862 as a reserve artillery unit. Mustered into state service soon after organization, and were issued field pieces in New Orleans just prior to fall of city, probably moved to Camp Moore and mustered into C.S. service at that time..." Provenance: A note accompanying the kepi relates that it was worn by Honoré Trahan from Lafayette, LA, referencing the Louisiana State Archives, Baton Rouge.
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