Post American Civil War Kilted Regiments Uniform?

[macwilkin]

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*.

Take a look at Don Troiani's recreation of the 79th's uniform; I think it's pretty spot on -- he depicts the 79th in Cameron trews.

The research is there -- the plate in the Company of Military Historians contains much of the details from the pre-war uniform, and the CMH is reliable in terms of information.

I think Rachel and Brian have hit the nail on the head; much of what we here of kilts in the Civil War is just plain wishful thinking.

T.