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I've been told that this is a Baltimore National Guard uniform. Any thoughts? I see that there is a badge on it as well but I cant identify either.
Thank you very much for this research. It is very helpful.According to Wikipedia, the Baltimore City Guard was formed in 1857 but wore dark blue coats trimmed with gold. (And I confirmed in Tice's button book that they wore BCG buttons.) But Wikipedia does say the Independent Grays wore a gray tailed jacket trimmed in black. Both units had officers and men who went to fight for the Confederacy.
Sorry, late to the party. What is pictured is a post war Maryland militia uniform pre 1871 of a Maryland National Guardsman. These uniforms were worn 1867-1871 and then replaced by the uniforms that have the 3 rows of buttons and braid across chest linking each button. The epaulettes and medal are also indicative of the just post war period. The epaulettes are a dark blue with a white half ring on top above the white fringe. The buttons on these jackets are of the early Maryland pattern (eagle above seal instead of crown), Scoville back marked IIRC. The belt plates issued were of the war date look, but had Maryland National Guard inscribed on the bottom.I've been told that this is a Baltimore National Guard uniform. Any thoughts? I see that there is a badge on it as well but I cant identify either.View attachment 375304
Certainly a confederate uniform. My guess is that this person was a cadet or officer in training while the civil war was going on.I've been told that this is a Baltimore National Guard uniform. Any thoughts? I see that there is a badge on it as well but I cant identify either.View attachment 375304
worth a guessThis may well be a pre war militia uniform so neither Confederate or Union
Not only is it not a Confederate uniform, the individual wearing it served in the US military. He is wearing a Mollus Medal on his left breast, which also makes him a GAR member. The uniform is as stated, the post war Maryland National Guard uniform worn for a very brief time, between 1867 and 1871, these uniforms are very sought after and rare.Certainly a confederate uniform. My guess is that this person was a cadet or officer in training while the civil war was going on.