My Father is a re-enactor and does a great program called the history of the soldier. He wants to add the Scottish contribution to the American Civil War. Knowing my love of Kilts and most things Scottish he has asked me to join him as a representitive of the 79th.

Now i have found out that the Kilt worn at that time was the Cameron of Erracht. What i was looking for was what else is needed to do the kit proper and where can one get the kilt so it looks the right period.
To accurately portray "the right period"; i.e; an infantryman of the 79th N.Y.V.I. during the War between the States, I would strongly suggest:

Sky blue trousers with a dark blue sack coat, a matching forage cap, black brogans, and a standard Federal issue cartridge box, cap box, belt, and Springfield rifle & bayonet.

On the other hand, if you're of Irish descent and wish to portray a soldier of the 69th N.Y.V.I. (the Irish Brigade), you would wear:

Sky blue trousers with a dark blue sack coat, a matching forage cap, black brogans, and a standard Federal issue cartridge box, cap box, belt, and Springfield rifle & bayonet.


Sorry, but somebody had to say it!