22d N. Y. S. M

[Tyler Underwood]

This is the photo from the "Camp signage" post in the Camp of Instruction folder "Adjutant and First Sergeants, 22d N. Y. S. M. near Harper's Ferry, Va.1861 (i.e.1862?)"

http://cdn.loc.gov/service/pnp/ppmsca/34100/34176v.jpg

I thought that this image would be a good one for discussion and didn't want to hijack the thread.

Aside from the fact that they all are wearing gators, I noticed that their kepi's were a lighter color and had a dark band at the bottom. Any idea what color they are?

[LibertyHallVols]

Re: 22d N. Y. S. M

Here are the officers from Company A. Same caps and gaitors!

[LibertyHallVols]

Re: 22d N. Y. S. M

Officers of Co. E. Same deal. Nice pipe!
....These tents seem incredibly tall! What are they?
....Notice all the men have 2-band Enfields.


...and this is just cool in so many ways!

... Straw hat.
... Man with rifle wearing slippers
...pipes
...knit caps and smoking caps
...gutter dug in front of tents to channel water

[FranklinGuardsNYSM]

Re: 22d N. Y. S. M

The 22nd retained their grey-and-red kepis from their original matching uniform (hence their moniker of "Strawberry Greys.") Shortly after this series, they would be re-issued a blue chasseur-style kit.

[LibertyHallVols]

Re: 22d N. Y. S. M

The 22nd retained their grey-and-red kepis from their original matching uniform (hence their moniker of "Strawberry Greys.") Shortly after this series, they would be re-issued a blue chasseur-style kit.

Might they be wearing gray trousers with red stripes on the outseam (rather than sky blue)?

It looks like they are wearing a mix of issue and private purchase fatigue blouses.

[Tyler Underwood]

Re: 22d N. Y. S. M

Awesome pictures Wick!

In the second picture it appears that they may be attempting to catch rain water in the cask under the fly.

And speaking of the tents and such, you are correct those things are massive! The tent and fly in the first photo would appear to be almost ten feet at the ridge pole.

Perhaps you or someone else may have noticed this, but it looks like some of those Sgts. In the first picture and the Cpl. In the last picture have some sort of braid on their caps? Marc, is that what I am seeing or is some sort of glitch in the photo?

[roundshot]

Re: 22d N. Y. S. M

Some useful information on the 22nd NYSM uniform may be found here: http://cornstalkmess.blogspot.com/20...-new-york.html

And here: http://cornstalkmess.blogspot.com/20...nal-guard.html

[FranklinGuardsNYSM]

Re: 22d N. Y. S. M

Tyler -

No glitch, there was braid.

One of my favorite features of their kit was the "UG" cartridge box cipher, for "Union Grays," the regiment's true nickname.


Making use of a forage cap's tendency to curl upward to display the regimental numerals:


Burning powder was a requirement. Note the crate of blanks.

[Tyler Underwood]

Re: 22d N. Y. S. M

Those are really great pictures Marc. Thank you for clarifying the hat braid.

I especially like the 3rd photo were the young man has his knapsack opened up. Did you notice that really cool coffee pot with legs behind him?

Apparently these fellows had their own marching music as well! Here is the LOC link to the sheet music with a very nice colored wood cut of their uniforms.

http://www.loc.gov/resource/ihas.200000224.0/?sp=1