31413 Union Iron Brigade in Gaiters Tearing Cartridge W. Britain-Pride & Prejudice Brick & Stone Entryway

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1814 – some 10 days before the battle

or even a favourite civil war song like ‘Dixie’ or ‘The Bonnie Blue Flag’

Note the "snow chains" on the wheels… a nice little extra touch

Army’ tapes were sewn atop the breast pockets of this jacket

31413 Union Iron Brigade in Gaiters Tearing Cartridge W. Britain-Pride & Prejudice Brick & Stone EntrywayUnion Iron Brigade in Gaiters Tearing Cartridge Although it is commonly believed that the western Iron Brigade wore distinctive dress, the truth is that this unit made up of midwestern regiments simply wore the same uniform of the regular U. S. Army of the period. The Hardee pattern felt hat with regimental number and company letters in brass, the nine button wool frock coat with light blue piping for infantry, sky blue kersey trousers, and white