Author -
Ron Field
Illustrator -
Richard Hook
The Southern states which formed the Confederacy in 1861 fielded many units of volunteer troops wearing a remarkably wide variety of uniforms, many of which reflected foreign influences. In a spirit of independence, many states also issued their own uniform regulations on the outbreak of the war between the States, and these non-standard uniforms were often retained until well into the course of the war. This first of a series of six books draws on archival and pictorial evidence to bring to life the troops of South Carolina and Mississippi, and is illustrated with early photographic portraits along with superb colour artwork.
Contents
- Introduction
- South Carolina
Dress and Service Dress Uniforms 1861
The Pleated Hunting Shirt
Volunteer Forces 1861
Regular Army of South Carolina 1861-64
State Quartermaster Issue Uniforms 1861-64
Clothing and Flags made by Volunteer Aid Societies 1861-63
Arms and Equipage Manufactured in the State
- Mississippi
Antebellum Militia
Army of Mississippi
Penitentiary-made Uniforms
Volunteer Aid Societies
Arms and Equipage
