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One of my pards found this picture of a Vermont soldier with his leathers on the left side, does anyone know why this is? http://www.flickr.com/photos/library...n/photostream/
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Julian New
26 NCT
Rumpus Regulators Mess
"I think I understand what military fame is; to be killed on the field of battle and have your name misspelled in the newspapers." -William Tecumseh Sherman -
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Julian,
Welcome aboard! If you notice, the photograph is actually a mirror image. If you reversed it, he would be wearing his accouterments correctly. Sometimes, the photographers would arrange the men and their accouterments to attempt to "correct" this reverse image in the final product, but in this case, it looks like that wasn't done.
Also, don't forget to sign your posts. ;)Caleb Miller
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Well, that makes sense now!
JulianJulian New
26 NCT
Rumpus Regulators Mess
"I think I understand what military fame is; to be killed on the field of battle and have your name misspelled in the newspapers." -William Tecumseh ShermanComment
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Thanks for that insight. I never knew they did that for some pictures. I've seen a few with accouterments on the left and never knew why.Aaron Lutton
51st OVIComment
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You can also tell by the letters on his belt buckle.Keith Kosek
1st Minn, Co. A
http://www.firstminnesota.org/
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Keith, subtle observations like that, that i miss makes me feel dumb sometimes! good call!Aaron Lutton
51st OVIComment
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Aaron, don't feel bad, I looked at that picture several times to find a solution, and I still missed that!Julian New
26 NCT
Rumpus Regulators Mess
"I think I understand what military fame is; to be killed on the field of battle and have your name misspelled in the newspapers." -William Tecumseh ShermanComment
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