Evidence of dark blue trousers with mule ear pockets?

[FrockCoat1862]

Hello,

I've read questions regarding mule ear pockets on dark blue trousers. I've heard evidence of this pocket style on a mounted pair, but not on a foot pattern.

While looking at a photo of Co. B of the U.S. engineer battalion, it appears that the sergeant to the extreme left has some sort of mule ear pockets.

http://www.loc.gov/pictures/resource/cwp.4a40042/?co=cwp

Just thought I'd point it out.

Thanks.

[Charles Kaiser]

Re: Evidence of dark blue trousers with mule ear pockets?

Look here:

http://www.authentic-campaigner.com/forum/showthread.php?19244-Schuylkill-Arsenal-Footman-s-Trousers&highlight=mule+ear+pocket

[FrockCoat1862]

Re: Evidence of dark blue trousers with mule ear pockets?

Look here:
http://www.authentic-campaigner.com/...ule+ear+pocket

Thanks for pointing that thread out.

I found that picture interesting, as it possibly puts more proof out there of mule ears on dark blues.

Thanks!

[PieBoy96]

Re: Evidence of dark blue trousers with mule ear pockets?

Hey Colin, here is another photo from August '64. Notice the Sgt. on the far left: http://www.libertyrifles.org/researc...s62/engcob.jpg

[Andrew Kasmar]

Re: Evidence of dark blue trousers with mule ear pockets?

Here is another photo of a Federal soldier wearing dark blue trousers with mule-ear pockets. If I recall correctly there are some in EOG also.

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=185460061467463&set=a.162754197071383.42275.100000104114454&pid=701548&id=100000104114454

All the best,

Andrew

[FrockCoat1862]

Re: Evidence of dark blue trousers with mule ear pockets?

Thanks for the replies.

There sure are a lot more examples than I would've thought out there.

Andrew, I think I've heard of a pair or two in the EoG as well.

Take care,