Saw these on Craigslist

[Woodsheal]

Oh, dear! Not such a bargain after all.

One could make the guy an offer and use it as a Halloween costume...!

[AFS1970]

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.

[79thReproductions]

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.

[macwilkin]

Antebellum US Regulars also wore shoulder scales (without the fringe):

http://howardlanham.tripod.com/link25.htm

T.

[creagdhubh]

Really interesting gents...