Rachel, Thanks for the pictures.

My benefit of the doubt to the guys I'm helping comes from the NY Military Museum that stated the 79th was in full regulation union uniform by 1863. It was formed in 1861. So what were they wearing from 1861-1863?

Also a little of an update, the guys that are wanting to recreate a uniform are going for ceremonial use. That's gonna take more research. *sigh*.