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    R&w?

    Does anyone know what R&W stands for? Its stamped in my sack coat and i CANNOT find ANYTHING on it. Ive seen original R&W trousers, but it never said what it stood for.


    helppppp...please.:confused_

    thank you
    Patrick Rooney
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    Re: R&w?

    Probably Rockhill & Wilson, a prominent clothing house on Chestnut St. in Philly. They had an 1864 contract for 30,000 sack coats, and, among other things, produced 1,500 Zouave uniforms for the 72nd PA, of which this was one:



    I believe Ray Hock is known to use an R&W stamp in his replicas.
    Last edited by FranklinGuardsNYSM; 11-29-2006, 05:46 PM. Reason: Added photo.
    Marc A. Hermann
    Liberty Rifles.
    MOLLUS, New York Commandery.
    Oliver Tilden Camp No 26, SUVCW.


    In honor of Sgt. William H. Forrest, Co. K, 114th PA Vol. Infantry. Pvt. Emanuel Hermann, 45th PA Militia. Lt. George W. Hopkins & Capt. William K. Hopkins, Co. E, 7th PA Reserves. Pvt. Joseph A. Weckerly, 72nd PA Vol. Infantry (WIA June 29, 1862, d. March 23, 1866.) Pvt. Thomas Will, 21st PA Vol. Cavalry (WIA June 18, 1864, d. July 31, 1864.)

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      Re: R&w?

      Thank you so much!
      Patrick Rooney

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