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Recreating the role of the Irish in the American Civil War 1861-65 |
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Below is information on ideas as to how we can create a reasonably authentic portrayal of a US soldier from the War of 1812, regular, militia and artillery using kit and equipment that we already have, with the addition of minor bits and pieces. |
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Left: US Regular 9th Infantry Regiment The regular army was small and poorly supplied. Scott’s regiments that invaded Canada wore grey militia roundabouts these were almost identical to Richmond Depot II jackets.
Shako: Belgic shako with US plate added cord altered to hang diagonally. Jacket: Richmond depot II Belts: Black ACW or white Napoleonic Belt plate: Plain brass Overalls: white or grey Gaiters: grey or black Footwear: ACW brogans or 18th century shoes Other items such as British canteens can also be used.
Officers and Sergeants added swords and red sashes. The US blue regimental flag used during the war was identical to the ACW flag differing only in the number of stars. |
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Left: US Militia The majority of US troops were made up of part-time militia soldiers.
Headware: Civilian hat Jacket: Hunting shirt or civilian Belts: Black ACW or white Napoleonic Belt plate: Plain brass Overalls: white or civilian Gaiters: grey or black Footwear: ACW brogans or 18th century shoes Other items such as British canteens can also be used.
Officers and Sergeants added swords and red sashes. |
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Left: US Artillery Much of the US artillery was dressed in Royal artillery uniforms captured from British supply ships by American privateers.
We can use RA uniforms, replacing the shako with forage caps or portray Militia artillery as left. |
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