"Dark Blue Trousers on Federal Troops" Topic
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| Ryan Toews | 05 Nov 2009 7:08 p.m. PST |
On the web site of the Liberty Rifles is an excellent collection of photos that indicate that Federal units continued to make use of dark blue trousers well into the war. This could provide a basis for adding some variety to Federal troops. The site can be seen at: link |
Frederick  | 05 Nov 2009 7:27 p.m. PST |
Indeed – some Indiana and Michigan state regiments were issued with all dark blue uniforms during the course of the war |
| 95thRegt | 05 Nov 2009 8:13 p.m. PST |
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| TKindred | 06 Nov 2009 8:17 a.m. PST |
And don't fall for that old story from the "Uniforms of the Civil War" book that shows the 20th Maine Infantry in dark blue trousers. That regiment was, indeed, issued with them and left Maine wearing them. When they arrived in DC, the men complained lour and long about how warm and uncomfortable they were, and the unit was issued with light-blue trousers before leaving the city. The story can be found in the Maine State Archives in a personal letter in the 20th Maine's records. |
| 138SquadronRAF | 06 Nov 2009 8:20 a.m. PST |
Remember your officers should be in dark blue trousers in the early mid period and some retained them throughout the war. |
 Lord Bluebottle | 06 Nov 2009 9:31 a.m. PST |
Very interesting. Thanks! |
| Frederick | 06 Nov 2009 10:19 a.m. PST |
Agree it was rare – but, then again, there were 1000 regiments in the Federal army, giving you lots of scope |
| mosby65 | 07 Nov 2009 9:09 a.m. PST |
I believe the 4th Michigan volunteer infantry (the Wolverines) noted for their magnificent fight in the Wheat Field at Gettysburg, wore dark blue trousers throughout the war. |
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