Uniform Regulations For Company G

[dirtyshirt]

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Thanks, Cameron. In chatting with my pards about their impressions, we're all a little curious to see how many people show up overall looking fresh out of the dry cleaners.

I also found interesting that the 2nd's military baring closely resembled their physical appearance :)

[Milliron]

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Considering the uniform is grey over grey, it'd be hard to tell if you were spit and polish or not.

[Pious Jeems]

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Considering the uniform is grey over grey, it'd be hard to tell if you were spit and polish or not.

Been working on that scruffy appearance and trying let my beard grow into a long goatee. My wife said I had too much white, White, in my beard so I had to trim it back. I don't think I will need to bury my new trousers for the event as I have in the past look weathered but just in case.
What type soil composition is in that area of Virginia, just so I don't have to go out and research?
Did three miles yesterday afternoon up hills and hollers. Only had a bit of tightness in my knees on some of the hills. Working on wind now. Having to stretch my black tricorn again, so it fits my long big head.
Can't wait to take the field with my pards!

[Pious Jeems]

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Brandon, welcome and thanks for posting. As Cameron said, the 2nd had been out in the field for some time and they were the worse for being in the elements. No spot shine on anything except weapons.
Soon as I get my overshirt in will post some pictures also. Now to ask our 2nd Sgt. a question. I know you have those sinews of steel almost to perfection don't ya pard!

[dirtyshirt]

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Thanks, Dean. Given the weight of the flannel for these shirts, it shouldn't be too hard to wear it out a little. My biggest pet peeve though is seeing impressions that show very obvious signs of artificial wear. Just think about what you usually wipe on your clothes and where you do it, where the traps ride, etc is a good guide to start with. Also, examining your veteran gear helps too.

Nate told me most fellas were using B. Black and Son's light grey wool flannel for their shirts, and the one I did looks in color to be the same as Cameron's pics. Did most fellas use this flannel for their shirts?

[Pious Jeems]

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Mr. Runyon is doing my shirt, so I will let others reply to your question pard!

[Cameron]

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Correct, the majority of the shirts are the light grey from B. Black and Sons. That is what Mr. Runyon used as well.

Dean, I only wish those sinews of steel were still easy to come by. I look like five pounds of s#!t in a two pound bag, but I am trying.

Also, I agree about the obviously, carefully applied grunge. I will post pics in the next few days. Brandon and Dean try to do the same if you can.

[Pious Jeems]

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It appears my head has grown since I wore my ole black slouch hat, putting the hat stretcher to it again, ole lining gone with new in. That maybe the problem. It is aged though, have not worn it since one of the early 90's Corinth fight. If it don't stretch, I'll see what else, may even tear out the lining. Don't want to wear my Hardee hat for this one, my Tan slouch will not do for this shin dig.

[dirtyshirt]

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I have been racking my brain all day today while at a local living history for the Des Moines Historical Society in Vinton how to take care of the shirt. In the words of the late Chris Farley..."I think I have a...PLAN."

[dirtyshirt]

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Okay, I felt a little awkward taking this pictures as I am not an advocate of the back yard Civil War model. But yes, these were in fact taken in my back yard....anyhow...The light wasn't great, but here are three shots. I don't have a leather belt yet, the one on the photo is a painted cloth belt with copper egg CS plate. I appreciate any feed back and/or constructive criticism. (That's my little boy Sam there. He always wants "his Civil War")

[Milliron]

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Shirt is to be tucked in, IIRC. Looks good to me, otherwise.

[GWagner]

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Shirt is to be tucked in, IIRC. Looks good to me, otherwise.

Yep...tucked FTW!

[dirtyshirt]

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Okay, I wondered that. Now if that's the case, are people wearing their suspenders OVER their over shirt? Is everyone wearing some sort of belt to keep their pants up? Sorry for the silly questions. Also, what's the consensus on belt plates? Roller buckle, flat brass/militia? I just want to make sure I am matching what the company is doing to the best of my ability. Thanks for the feed back fellas.

[Matt Woodburn]

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Brandon,

On the buckle, see your company commander. The 2nd Mississippi was largely uniformed by company and not the regiment.

[Cameron]

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I think it looks great. I looked through the enlisted guidelines, I thought I had remembered sheet brass buckles as being the preferred. However, I couldn't find reference to that. I know that everybody in Compnay G that has asked me I have told them a $12 to $15 dollar clipped corner brass buckle was what we were after. If you can get one,great, if not, I am not gonna split any hairs over it. Forked tongues seemed to have been hugely popular as well.

As far as the suspenders over the shirt, most guys have a belt of some type and are foregoing braces. Any type belt really is fine.

Just got your email. Will respond more there.