Model 1858 forage cap with original stamped brass crossed cannon insignia affixed to the crown, with original battery letter “G" located below and a period replacement regimental number”1” affixed above. Two general service eagle buttons are fastened to the original 1/2 in. chinstrap with rounded corner adjustment buckle. Rising 3 1/2 in. from peak to crown and 5 3/4 in. from the widow’s peak to the crown (one visible 1/4 in. slit above the chinstrap). On the underside of the visor, Speddy carved, “4th AC Joe. Speddy Bat. G, 1st OVA.” 

Joseph Speddy enlisted as a private on 12/24/1863, initially mustering into Battery F of the 1st Ohio Light Artillery. He transferred to Battery G in 1864 and was wounded at Pulaski, Tennessee on 9/27/1864.