New to this site. Lot's of really great info, learning a lot, spending more time on the PC than I need to because of it.
Now retired in Virginia, I shoot with the N-SSA as a member of the Dismal Swamp Rangers Co. A 3rd Va. Reg. However, we are allowed to represent other units or be a civilian during certain competition days. I've been studying the history of units engaged in the southwest (El PasoTx/NM) where I'm originally from. Anyway, please take a look at the picture of Cpl Enrique D’Hamel 2nd Texas Reg. Mounted Rifles Co. D San Elisario Spies and Guides.
J. Mayo posted this earlier before I knew about this site under Civil War Images forum titled "Recognize this uniform". Got some comments from that thread but I believe this thread might yield more info.
The Cpl.:
He wrote he enlisted April 1, 1861 in El Paso. There is no mention so far that I can find as to the unit's equipage other than they fell into some Springfield muskets after an engagement with some Federals. I'm thinking this is a 7 button frock coat but I'm not sure. As mentioned in the other thread he wears a typical roller buckle belt, but what kind of trousers might be these be? Looks like the collar might be piped and has 3 button cuffs both black? What would be typical foorwear or headgear for this area/uniform? After reading a bit about campaigns in the southwest, I'm fairly sure this would not be his field uniform at least not for long and would probably be more likely to be in some kind of civilian dress or combination but I've not been able to get a good idea of what that could be. I do remember reading that at one point, the unit re-supplied in El Paso prior to entering Ft. Bliss and going on to New Mexico. A mention was made of some of the men in the unit purchasing some jeans. Would like to find out more about the type of jeans that might be sold at that time.
I am also considering using the picture of this unknown Tejano unionist as the template for what a Confederado of the southwest may have used. So any comments about this photo would be appreciated:
Thanks for any help with this.
Now retired in Virginia, I shoot with the N-SSA as a member of the Dismal Swamp Rangers Co. A 3rd Va. Reg. However, we are allowed to represent other units or be a civilian during certain competition days. I've been studying the history of units engaged in the southwest (El PasoTx/NM) where I'm originally from. Anyway, please take a look at the picture of Cpl Enrique D’Hamel 2nd Texas Reg. Mounted Rifles Co. D San Elisario Spies and Guides.
J. Mayo posted this earlier before I knew about this site under Civil War Images forum titled "Recognize this uniform". Got some comments from that thread but I believe this thread might yield more info.
The Cpl.:
He wrote he enlisted April 1, 1861 in El Paso. There is no mention so far that I can find as to the unit's equipage other than they fell into some Springfield muskets after an engagement with some Federals. I'm thinking this is a 7 button frock coat but I'm not sure. As mentioned in the other thread he wears a typical roller buckle belt, but what kind of trousers might be these be? Looks like the collar might be piped and has 3 button cuffs both black? What would be typical foorwear or headgear for this area/uniform? After reading a bit about campaigns in the southwest, I'm fairly sure this would not be his field uniform at least not for long and would probably be more likely to be in some kind of civilian dress or combination but I've not been able to get a good idea of what that could be. I do remember reading that at one point, the unit re-supplied in El Paso prior to entering Ft. Bliss and going on to New Mexico. A mention was made of some of the men in the unit purchasing some jeans. Would like to find out more about the type of jeans that might be sold at that time.
I am also considering using the picture of this unknown Tejano unionist as the template for what a Confederado of the southwest may have used. So any comments about this photo would be appreciated:
Thanks for any help with this.
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