Union uniform regulations | Ranks, Uniforms, Clothing, & Gear
WEBDec 16, 2019 · The forage cap and flannel blouse (or "sack coat") was the common wear in camp and field for the Union Army, like these Maine Volunteers: As the veterans of the 130th New York testified in their history, in 1863 when they were mounted and reorganized as the 1st New York Dragoons, they were supplied with cavalry arms and equipment, and the ...
What Union uniform, if any would my ancestor be issued?
WEBJan 8, 2011 · I am assuming that you mean the 13th Tennessee Cavalry Regiment (Union) which was also know as the 12th Tennessee Cavalry Regiment (Union). If so, then the best place to start with American Military Equipage 1851-1872 by Frederick P. Todd'. Todd state that Union cavalry regiments were issued uniform by the Federal government.
A brief look at why the Union Army used frock coats.
WEBAug 25, 2012 · Let us start with the Regulations and Notes for the Uniform of The Army of the United States, 1861.Frock coats for officers and enlisted men of the Civil War era are derived from Regulations and Notes for the Uniform of The Army of the United States, 1861 which was established when the General Regulations of 1857 was superseded by General Orders No. 6, War Department , Adjutant General's ...
What changed for the standard Union Infantry uniform and …
WEBMay 9, 2024 · Most Union regiments were satisfied with the forage cap for uniform purposes, parade or fatigue, and did without the fully trimmed uniform hats. And many of the troops that did wear the uniform hat, wore them as a "slouch hat" on campaign:
1860s Chaplain Uniform's Analysis | Ranks, Uniforms, Clothing,
WEBOct 23, 2023 · 1860's Chaplains Uniform's Analysis. I will compile pictures for references when I get to designing a uniform. My original plan was to make a Civil War Chaplain impression for a family member, but he bowed out, and I want to fill that gap as a second impression. "1860s, Civil War Union Chaplain".
Union chaplain: blue sash? | Ranks, Uniforms, Clothing, & Gear
WEBMar 30, 2019 · Nov 21, 2014. Jan 9, 2024. #3. There was no blue sash. Chaplains were required to purchase their own uniforms. No one was really going to hold a chaplain to the uniform regulations, though. Some chaplains wore a military uniform based on a captain of cavalry, since that´s what their pay and allowances were based on.
Differences in Union Army greatcoats? | Ranks, Uniforms, Clothing, …
WEBAug 25, 2012 · Nov 13, 2021. #4. Army uniform regulations refereed to these as overcoats. In modern works I have seen them called overcoat/greatcoats. The basic style of enlisted overcoats came out in 1851. Those worn by infantrymen are refereed to as 1851-pattern enlisted foot overcoats. The foot model was a single breasted overcoat with a …
Colour of Union Uniforms - American Civil War Forums
WEBOct 25, 2006. Location. North Durham, England. Apr 2, 2008. #1. Reenactors are noted for their attention to detail, so I guess this is the right forum to ask a question on uniforms. In movies such as Gettysburg, Union jackets usually appear black, or very dark navy blue. Yet every surviving Union uniform I have seen is a much lighter royal blue.
Why the Union issued light blue trousers but dark blue jackets?
WEBAug 25, 2012 · Apparently many Maine soldiers preferred dark blue trousers to the sky-blue kersey wool trousers. The entire U.S. infantry uniform in the Mexican War had been sky blue, albeit with white linen or cotton fatigues authorized for wear in extreme heat.
Cost of a new Union Uniform | Ranks, Uniforms, Clothing, & Gear
WEBJul 23, 2017 · We are the first to receive uniforms before leaving the State. This is the last of October—and we are still at old Camp McClellan, Davenport, Iowa. Saturday, 2d—Company E drew their uniforms today, each man receiving the following pieces : one dress coat, $6.71 ; one overcoat, $7.20 ; one pair of pants, $3.03 ; …