Hello everyone,
I apologize if this has been covered before, but i did a search and it rendered no relevant results. What are the rules in regard to wearing white leather accoutrements in the civil war? I have heard some say it's an early war thing, while others wore them throughout the war. Which pieces were white? Cartridge box sling, waist belt and bayonet sling? Was it a federal or confederate practice? So many questions remain unanswered. I have gotten into leather work somewhat recently and would love to try my hand at making some of the items, but first I'd like to know what they are used for.
Thank you very much
Kurt Berntsen.
I apologize if this has been covered before, but i did a search and it rendered no relevant results. What are the rules in regard to wearing white leather accoutrements in the civil war? I have heard some say it's an early war thing, while others wore them throughout the war. Which pieces were white? Cartridge box sling, waist belt and bayonet sling? Was it a federal or confederate practice? So many questions remain unanswered. I have gotten into leather work somewhat recently and would love to try my hand at making some of the items, but first I'd like to know what they are used for.
Thank you very much
Kurt Berntsen.
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