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25th November 10, 03:50 PM
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25th November 10, 04:33 PM
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 Originally Posted by Bob C.
Damn' good price, too...!
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25th November 10, 08:04 PM
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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 09:59 PM.
"I believe that . . . the next generation will be better when they hear the story of the present. And another generation still, when the dimness of time shall have enhanced the romance, will dearly love to hear the tale of the Great Rebellion . . . ."
Cpt. William T. Lusk - 79th New York Highlanders
-Rachel L. Kelly
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26th November 10, 03:46 AM
#4
Oh, dear! Not such a bargain after all. 
One could make the guy an offer and use it as a Halloween costume...!
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26th November 10, 04:47 AM
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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.
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27th November 10, 03:33 PM
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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.
"I believe that . . . the next generation will be better when they hear the story of the present. And another generation still, when the dimness of time shall have enhanced the romance, will dearly love to hear the tale of the Great Rebellion . . . ."
Cpt. William T. Lusk - 79th New York Highlanders
-Rachel L. Kelly
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27th November 10, 03:53 PM
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Antebellum US Regulars also wore shoulder scales (without the fringe):
http://howardlanham.tripod.com/link25.htm
T.
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28th November 10, 07:01 AM
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Really interesting gents...
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