Monday, April 09, 2018

Irish Brigade 1863 uniform?


I've been trying to research the Irish Brigade at Gettysburg for a war gaming unit and have come across many uniform varieties. Is there anyone out there that knows more about this subject.

At the moment I'm thinking about a unit in late war sack coats with maybe a few New York shell jackets sprinkled around. The coats will be all blue and without the green cuffs and collars that most uniform guides favour.

I have learned so much from readers that I thought I would throw it out for any advice. Many thanks Simon.
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5 comments:

  1. wackmole93:29 pm

    hi

    try Kelly's Heroes: The Irish Brigade at Gettysburg Paperback – 1997
    by TL Murphy

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  2. Grenzer John3:35 pm

    At least one unit wore grey trousers rather than the "sky blue" regulation ones. Just one more distinction.

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  3. Secundus5:11 pm

    Thanks Guys, I remember the grey trousers now, that might be another nice addition to the shell jackets.

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  4. AHunt12:36 am

    Take a look at these guys. http://116thpa.com/

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  5. Secundus12:24 pm

    Thanks AHunt, the photo on the site shows a group of mixed shell and sack coats without the green collar and cuffs. Bang on for what I had planned, many thanks.

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