This is from Uncle Billie

[Gettmore]

 

[Fairfield]

Is the heart on the black horse authentic--that is, did ACW horses have such logos? Was it somewhat like a ship's figurehead?

 

[Gettmore]

Is the heart on the black horse authentic--that is, did ACW horses have such logos? Was it somewhat like a ship's figurehead?

Believe that was part of the tac for animals...

 

[JOHN42768]

Is the heart on the black horse authentic--that is, did ACW horses have such logos? Was it somewhat like a ship's figurehead?

Martingale. One of many variations used. Photos of one used by Texas or Mississippi

 

[bayouace]

A little practice here.

 

[13 IL Cav & 64 GA Inf]

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He came beside the captain like this, and then quickly drew his sword down and away before running him through.

 

[Jim in Wisconsin]

Aren't they both wearing blue uniforms?

 

[13 IL Cav & 64 GA Inf]

Aren't they both wearing blue uniforms?

Yes indeed.

 

[Gettmore]

Aren't they both wearing blue uniforms?

You may want to look at the hats...
Foreground rider is a yank
the gentleman in the rear is
a Johnnie

 

[Jim in Wisconsin]

Johnnie Reb stole a Union jacket!

 

[Gettmore]

Johnnie Reb stole a Union jacket!

I somewhere read that confederats stole union uniforms to SNEAK AROUND the yanks!!!