Drummers Sheepskin

[Manassas 1861]

Just a fun fact. In the 1820s drummers would have been issued two strips of gray or white sheepskin. Gray corresponding with their winter pantaloons, and white for summer. These were buckled around the waist and above the left knee. This however, was dropped in the 1830's.

 

[James Brenner]

I was not aware of this. I assume it was to protect the drummer from the drum and the drum from the drummer, yes?

 

[Manassas 1861]

I was not aware of this. I assume it was to protect the drummer from the drum and the drum from the drummer, yes?

Correct.

 

[Manassas 1861]

1821 Regulations: