Thought one of you might be interested. http://albany.craigslist.org/clo/2066594494.html
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Originally Posted by Bob C. Thought one of you might be interested. http://albany.craigslist.org/clo/2066594494.html Damn' good price, too...!
Brian "They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety." ~ Benjamin Franklin
That uniform is almost completely incorrect. The only thing that is close to what the 79th New York wore is the full hose. Literally nothing else is worth a single dollar. 79th never wore leggings, spats with their uniform from 1859-1872 79th never wore plaids or even broches for that matter. The tartan used is wrong The original sporrans had 3 tassles, not 4 and fallowed a different cantle pattern. I could go on, but I think I have made my point. Ah! I re-read this. Sorry to sound so harsh and judgmental.
Last edited by 79thReproductions; 25th November 10 at 10:59 PM.
Oh, dear! Not such a bargain after all. One could make the guy an offer and use it as a Halloween costume...!
I wondered about the epaulets on what was supposed to be an enlisted man's uniform. That was before I saw the post detailing the inaccuracies. No wonder why the whole thing was on sale for less than a new kilt.
Oh! I missed the plaid...Nice. Nice touch. Anywho. The pre-war militia's enlisted soldiers wore Horstmann Scales and plates with red fringe for Privates and Corporals, yellow fringe for Sergeants of any grade. (1st Sgt, QMSgt. Sgt. Maj. ect) 1859-1872 These are original 79th Private's/Corporal's scales from the militia. The fringe is sewn to the plates which detach for convenience. 1872-1876 and beyond. Worn by all enlisted.
Antebellum US Regulars also wore shoulder scales (without the fringe): http://howardlanham.tripod.com/link25.htm T.
Really interesting gents...
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