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Hope this question is in the right forum. Who should I use to have a greatcoat made? I prefer Ben Tart cloth or do I just go with the Weller hooded coay from Chris?
Robert Myers
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Re: Greatcoat
What unit are you portraying from which side and at what time of the war? That will get you in the right place. Try looking through Echoes of Glory. I am guessing since you mentioned the hooded coat that you intend to portray a Confederate. I am not as knowledgeable about the Confederate uniforms, but I believe I remember reading that the hooded coat was only in use for a short time, I think for the Fts. Henry and Donelson Campaign. If that is indeed the case I would get something more generic that can cover a wider range of time. I sugest you get a copy of Cadet Gray and Butternut Brown, that will be very helpful with your decision. I hope this helps!Jake Koch
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-Pvt. Max Doermann, 3x Great Uncle, Co. E, 66th New York Infantry. Died at Andersonville, Dec. 22, 1864.
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