My Union Cavalry Collection

[23Robert]

Sorry disregard that question, I see the picture of the hem and the instep strap buttons.

The pants are regulation Civil War issue enlisted mounted cavalry trousers. They are made of Kersey. As you know, Kersey was a cheaper, coarser, twill-woven woolen fabric. The waistband and pockets are cotton drill (diagonal weave). The yellow cord was added, indicating that the owner had received a promotion to officer, or that an officer had determined to save his privately purchased trousers and buy a cheaper government pair from the Quartermaster for wear in the field.

The "3" is the size, and the "45" could be the inspector's or the seamstress's number. The ink stencil "SA" and construction details indicate the pants were made at the Schuylkill Arsenal.

Robert

 

[Package4]

The pants are regulation Civil War issue enlisted mounted cavalry trousers. They are made of Kersey. As you know, Kersey was a cheaper, coarser, twill-woven woolen fabric. The waistband and pockets are cotton drill (diagonal weave). The yellow cord was added, indicating that the owner had received a promotion to officer, or that an officer had determined to save his privately purchased trousers and buy a cheaper government pair from the Quartermaster for wear in the field.

The "3" is the size, and the "45" could be the inspector's or the seamstress's number. The ink stencil "SA" and construction details indicate the pants were made at the Schuylkill Arsenal.

Robert

Yes that is what I get from those, I have a similar pair, only infantry, where the officer branch stripe was added post commission. I have a few officer trousers and all have the canvas or cotton reinforcement 3-4 inches from the hem, along with the buttons for the instep straps to keep from riding up while mounted.

Yours are very nice and enviable!

 

[Package4]

Converted Enlisted Trousers of Lt. William Atwood | Relic Hunting & Collecting

William Atwood enlisted in Pennsylvania Light Artillery Battery F on August 8th 1862, he was promoted to 2nd Lt and apparently was a frugal individual and elected to take a pair of standard issue trousers and have them altered to an officer's configuration. He also added a rear pocket and since...

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To see trouser mentioned above

 

[13 IL Cav & 64 GA Inf]

Hello collectors,

Here is my current collection of the Civil War Union cavalry. I will post details of the items in future posts over the next few days. It took me a long time to find some of these historical items, and I am still looking. I need to find the correct kepi next.

I also collect uniforms and equipment from the Indian War period, but I will not be posting them since this is just the American Civil War.

Robert
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Your collection is interesting to me since my great grandfather was in the 13th Illinois Cavalry.

 

[23Robert]

Civil War collection: Cavalry belts.

 

[23Robert]

Civil War collection: Civil War 35-star Federal flag (1863-1865). Hand-sewn.

 

[13 IL Cav & 64 GA Inf]

Civil War collection: Civil War 35-star Federal flag (1863-1865). Hand-sewn.


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Good stuff!

 

[23Robert]

I finally found a good "extra small mannequin for my Civil War (Union) cavalry collection. I kept it on the mannequin long enough to take pictures. Now it is back in storage to prevent damage.

I think you will like to see what it looked like.

Thank you for your time and comments.

Robert

 

[23Robert]

More pictures.

 

[FrankN]

Outstanding!

Frank

 

[Rusk County Avengers]

Nice!

 

[23Robert]

Thank you for the replies. Here is the officer's coat, sash, and officer's saber belt.

Robert

 

[23Robert]

Here is another picture. Some pictures will not load. Does anybody know why?

Robert

 

[Rusk County Avengers]

I applaud your actions sir.

 

[RetiredCanuck]

Here are more details of the pants. Notice how the inseam and seat area are stained brown from the saddle.
Robert

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"Notice how the inseam and seat area are stained brown from the saddle."

I think mine would have been stained brown as a result of being shot at. (Sorry couldn't resist. )

 

[Trooper "D"]

"Notice how the inseam and seat area are stained brown from the saddle."

I think mine would have been stained brown as a result of being shot at. (Sorry couldn't resist. )

Apparently you are familiar with the old joke about redcoats and why in earth did they not have brown trousers.

 

[Trooper "D"]

Civil War collection: Cavalry belts.
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A question: How many inches from belt keeper to saber straps on these belts?
Nice holster as well.
Cheers!

 

[Trooper "D"]

I finally found a good "extra small mannequin for my Civil War (Union) cavalry collection. I kept it on the mannequin long enough to take pictures. Now it is back in storage to prevent damage.

I think you will like to see what it looked like.

Thank you for your time and comments.

Robert

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Where did you find the mannequin?

 

[Trooper "D"]

Civil War collection: The gauntlets.
These are fragile, and I keep them in a separate storage container.

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The gauntlets have gussets! Re pro ones just have a split. Nice pair you got there.

 

[Trooper "D"]

Here are more details of the pants. Notice how the inseam and seat area are stained brown from the saddle.
Robert

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Why buttons inside the trouser cuffs?