41st NY Infantry in '62...weird accoutrements

[rpierson]

Pretty well known image and full of quirky details. NYS jackets, lots of boots, a visor-less forage cap, dark blue trousers, lots of kepis, 1842's & weird accoutrement belts. What are the two mini cartridge boxes attached to the front of their belts?

http://www.loc.gov/pictures/resource/cwpb.04017/?co=cwp

or go to the tiff format and count whiskers:

http://lcweb2.loc.gov/master/pnp/cwpb/04000/04017a.tif

-Randall Pierson

[FranklinGuardsNYSM]

Re: 41st NY Infantry in '62...weird accoutrements

Prussian imports. See older thread: http://www.authentic-campaigner.com/...-York-Infantry

I only add that their cap insignia is not the Totenkopf, as previously believed, but a script "RdK" or "Regiment deKalb."

[Guest]

Re: 41st NY Infantry in '62...weird accoutrements

I have often looked at that picture. By far one of my favorites. If I am correct or not please do tell me. I heard this from a former-fellow reenactor during an event awhile back, most immigrant (by immigrant I mean regiments such as the Irish Brigade and the Germans) regiments were issued 1842 rifles and gear? I have often wondered why so many of them are wearing the boots and dark blue pants.