Original Civil War Union Officer’s Bullion Wreathed U.S. Cap/Hat Insignia French Gun Magazines Five days into her patrol

Five days into her patrol U-998 was located on 16 June 1944

We have not been able to locate any information regarding the unit listed on the liner

we feel that this rifle was most likely originally made in flintlock

This could however be polished out

It was issued to front line service for a time

Original Civil War Union Officer’s Bullion Wreathed U.S. Cap/Hat Insignia French Gun Magazines Five days into her patrolOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fine example of a Civil War Union Officers Cap Device featuring a wreath surrounding a U. S.. This insignia has recently come to market after being found in an old family bible in a New England estate. The device is the typical style as used during the Civil War, and worn on all versions of headgear worn by Federal Officers during the war. The insignia is embroidered on a dark blue wool with fine bullion