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1861 Rare Civil War Pamphlet: Uniform and Dress of the Army of the United States

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1861 Rare Civil War Pamphlet: Uniform and Dress of the Army of the United States
Civil War
1861 “Uniform & Dress of the Army of the United States”
March 13, 1861-Dated Civil War Period, Original Pamphlet titled “Uniform and Dress of the Army of the United States.” published by “Horstmann Brothers & Co. Philadelphia.” Very Fine.
March 13, 1861-Dated Civil War Period, Union Army official issued informational Imprint, measuring 4.75” x 7”, containing 26 pages, including its front cover with back lacking, string bound with scattered interior tone and dampstaining. This reprint in Pamphlet form of “General Order No. 6,” issued on March 13, 1861 by the War Department, is published by “Horstmann Brothers & Co. Philadelphia.” This military Order covers, “The Uniform, Dress and Horse Equipments of the Army having been changed in many respects since the General Regulations of 1857, the following description of them is published for the information of all concerned”. This Order goes into detail on the various style of coats ad trousers each Officers rank would be required to wear, including the number of buttons and the official placement of them. It breaks down the Enlisted men’s uniforms and designates a different color cord or welt of cloth determined by their job. Very detailed in the exacting precise descriptions. An extremely rare Civil War Pamphlet regarding “Uniform and Dress of the Army of the United States” published by one of the major uniform and equipment providers to the Union Army.