Saw these on Craigslist

**79thReproductions** · 25th November 10, 09:04 PM

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.

**Woodsheal** · 26th November 10, 04:46 AM

Oh, dear! Not such a bargain after all.

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

**AFS1970** · 26th November 10, 05:47 AM

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** · 27th November 10, 04:33 PM

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.