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.
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