Whether home or away, when the Jackets win, before the locker-room doors open to the media, a replica Civil War “kepi” hat is awarded within the team to the player of the game.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Blue Jackets started a new tradition to honor Johnny Gaudreau. For years, a replica Civil War "kepi" hat would be awarded by the team to the player of the game ...

Worn by General George McClellan, this well-tailored kepi, also known as a chasseur cap, was a taller type than most Civil War kepis and popular with soldiers of all ranks, who sometimes placed a wet ...

Object Details associated person McClellan, George B. Description Worn by General George McClellan, this well-tailored kepi, also known as a chasseur cap, was a taller type than most Civil War kepis ...