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Nick1986 
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 Topic: Confederate Blue and Yankee GreyPosted: 01-May-2012 at 19:27 |
 White tropical uniform issued to the regular army from the Mexican War until the sack coat was introduced in 1858. The US quartermasters were eager to use up surplus stock, hence the continued use of obsolete uniforms by troops on the frontier. These white jackets would quickly turn a brownish-grey color with use |
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Nick1986
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Posted: 03-May-2012 at 19:41 |
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Nick1986
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Posted: 05-May-2012 at 19:34 |
 Confederate Indians equipped with a mixture of civilian clothing, traditional attire, and blue uniforms stripped off dead Yankees |
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Nick1986
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Posted: 06-May-2012 at 19:21 |
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Nick1986
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Posted: 07-May-2012 at 20:12 |
 Uniform of the 2nd Virginia cavalry: blue with grey and red facings |
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Nick1986
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Posted: 08-May-2012 at 19:11 |
 The zouave on the left is from the Confederate 2nd Maryland |
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Posted: 09-May-2012 at 19:13 |
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Nick1986
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Posted: 10-May-2012 at 19:40 |
 Unidentified Confederate from Mississippi |
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Posted: 11-May-2012 at 19:57 |
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Posted: 12-May-2012 at 20:15 |
 Virginia Confederates from the Lynchburg Home Guard, Richmond Greys, and City Guards http://www.minecreek.org/standing-collar/pennsylvania.html |
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Posted: 13-May-2012 at 19:07 |
 Strange Revolutionary War inspired uniforms worn by Connecticut Governor's Foot Guard and the Putnam Phalanx |
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Nick1986
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Posted: 21-May-2012 at 19:22 |
 Pennsylvania Yankees: Cadwalader Greys, National Rifles, 1st city zouaves |
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cloudberry
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Posted: 21-May-2012 at 21:00 |
Hi there! I just bought this cabinet card, and I'm trying to figure out what kind of uniform this is. Do you have any ideas about the type of uniform this soldier is wearing? Is it even from the Civil War? Thanks so much for your advice.
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Centrix Vigilis
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Posted: 22-May-2012 at 01:29 |
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...Looks like military academy such or possibly British and or Prussian...designed Confederate. This is not my particular expertise......but we have many here who might give you a response...so be patient and I thank you for an honest inquiry and welcome you here.
The key is to investigate the name of the photographer and seek further info. Who were they where were they etc.....
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cloudberry
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Posted: 22-May-2012 at 01:52 |
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Thanks for the leads- I'll keep investigating. I'm running into problems tracking down the photographer, but I've found some old cabinet cards and CDVs that look like early volunteer militia, or musician soldiers/officers that look somewhat similar. I'll check into the military school angle. I very much appreciate your advice!
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Nick1986
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Posted: 22-May-2012 at 19:10 |
He looks a bit old for a cadet, but the frogging on his coat was regulation for musicians. It could be post Civil War as i'm not familiar with the name of the photographer |
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Nick1986
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Posted: 23-May-2012 at 19:15 |
 He might be a Marine bandsman. They wore red coats with similar frogging |
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cloudberry
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Posted: 23-May-2012 at 19:40 |
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Great pic- thanks for the post. Those are really sharp uniforms! You're right, there is a lot of similarity to the uniform the man in my photo is wearing.
BTW, I'm getting seriously addicted to this forum... Can't believe how much you guys know!
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Nick1986
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Posted: 23-May-2012 at 19:56 |
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Good to hear Cloudberry
Which areas of history interest you most?
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Nick1986
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Posted: 24-May-2012 at 19:15 |
 The soldier from the 7th NY has a similar uniform to your mystery man |
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