CSA Uniform Guidance Needed

[PrivateBrooke]

I really do have to get a copy of Echoes. It's hard to find though and can be pricey.

 

[RedRover]

I really do have to get a copy of Echoes. It's hard to find though and can be pricey.

Amazon has used copies of the hardcover or paperback edition of Echoes of Glory; Confederate, for as low as a couple bucks.
Echoes of Glory, CSA; Amazon.com

Same with Echoes of Glory union, in paperback, or hardcover.
Echoes of Glory: Union, amazon

 

[captaindrew]

I really do have to get a copy of Echoes. It's hard to find though and can be pricey.

I actually just looked too, Amazon has a new set for 51.95$ and used sets for as little as 16$ it's well worth it.

 

[Kurtlg]

As a miniature painter Echoes of Glory has been a great resource

 

[PrivateBrooke]

I actually just looked too, Amazon has a new set for 51.95$ and used sets for as little as 16$ it's well worth it.

Amazon is usually a last resort for me, but I suppose it'll have to do for this one.

 

[captaindrew]

Amazon is usually a last resort for me, but I suppose it'll have to do for this one.

You won't be disappointed, I look through my set all the time looking for examples of things we might have talked about. The photographs of original uniforms and gear are excellent.

 

[PrivateBrooke]

You won't be disappointed, I look through my set all the time looking for examples of things we might have talked about. The photographs of original uniforms and gear are excellent.

I'll definitely be ordering it when I get paid Friday. I almost have enough for a proper RD2 jacket, so maybe I'll get some inspiration for what shade of jean cloth to get it made with.

 

[RedRover]

I'll definitely be ordering it when I get paid Friday. I almost have enough for a proper RD2 jacket, so maybe I'll get some inspiration for what shade of jean cloth to get it made with.

Echoes of Glory has a little bit of everything illustrated, including some Richmond jackets. For details on Richmond Depot jackets, check out Richard Milstead's online articles... deep in the weeds...
Milstead, Richmond Depot jackets: Liberty Rifles...

 

[PrivateBrooke]

Echoes of Glory has a little bit of everything illustrated, including some Richmond jackets. For details on Richmond Depot jackets, check out Richard Milstead's online articles... deep in the weeds...
Milstead, Richmond Depot jackets: Liberty Rifles...

I've read all those and Adolphus as well. It's just a matter what I want that's left to be decided.

 

[CSuniforms]

I've read all those and Adolphus as well. It's just a matter what I want that's left to be decided.

All of this information is spot on. I wrote a book some years back titled, "Cadet Gray and Butternut Brown" on CS uniforms, where they got them and why they looked like they did through 4 years of War. It would change every year based on supplies available, donation, then imports like cloth and buttons, and what State you came from. North Carolina and Georgia Tennessee and Alabama all supplied clothing to their Volunteer Regiments-- some through 1864. If you have to pick the period or year you wish to represent and what campaigns. A generic uniform according to regulation is fine-- What your research uncovers might change that.

 

[RedRover]

All of this information is spot on. I wrote a book some years back titled, "Cadet Gray and Butternut Brown" on CS uniforms, where they got them and why they looked like they did through 4 years of War. It would change every year based on supplies available, donation, then imports like cloth and buttons, and what State you came from. North Carolina and Georgia Tennessee and Alabama all supplied clothing to their Volunteer Regiments-- some through 1864. If you have to pick the period or year you wish to represent and what campaigns. A generic uniform according to regulation is fine-- What your research uncovers might change that.

"Cadet Gray and Butternut Brown" is the best book on the subject of the clothing of the Confederate army.... in my opinion.

 

[Kurtlg]

All of this information is spot on. I wrote a book some years back titled, "Cadet Gray and Butternut Brown" on CS uniforms, where they got them and why they looked like they did through 4 years of War. It would change every year based on supplies available, donation, then imports like cloth and buttons, and what State you came from. North Carolina and Georgia Tennessee and Alabama all supplied clothing to their Volunteer Regiments-- some through 1864. If you have to pick the period or year you wish to represent and what campaigns. A generic uniform according to regulation is fine-- What your research uncovers might change that.

I've got that book. Very well researched .

 

[captaindrew]

All of this information is spot on. I wrote a book some years back titled, "Cadet Gray and Butternut Brown" on CS uniforms, where they got them and why they looked like they did through 4 years of War. It would change every year based on supplies available, donation, then imports like cloth and buttons, and what State you came from. North Carolina and Georgia Tennessee and Alabama all supplied clothing to their Volunteer Regiments-- some through 1864. If you have to pick the period or year you wish to represent and what campaigns. A generic uniform according to regulation is fine-- What your research uncovers might change that.

I have my copy! Definitely one of the best resources for CS uniforms.