Question here is the report of the uniform : Description of uniform: “Rooks is attired in the early war uniform of the “Moore Creek Rifle Guards”: a dark blue nine button frock coat with red cuffs, sky blue kepi, and tarred canvas waist belt.” Page 313,
Now this style kepi is seen on all 8th/18th NC at enlistment regardless of the rest of the uniform, etc. This seams to be across the Reg with Co being separated in appearance by jacket/frock/trousers/accouterments.
My first thought to the color of the kepi as seen in multiple photos was not sky blue but gray with black facing etc. Thoughts?
Is there a surviving example and or repro?
Now this style kepi is seen on all 8th/18th NC at enlistment regardless of the rest of the uniform, etc. This seams to be across the Reg with Co being separated in appearance by jacket/frock/trousers/accouterments.
My first thought to the color of the kepi as seen in multiple photos was not sky blue but gray with black facing etc. Thoughts?
Is there a surviving example and or repro?
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