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Model 1858-1861 US Infantry Officer's Foot Trousers |
#701 US Army and Navy OFFICER'S Foot TROUSERS (Civil War era 1858 to 1871)The 1858 Army Regulations called for officer's of all branches to wear Dark Blue trousers with the appropriate branch of service colored cord welt (piping) in the out seam- as seen at upper left. Generals and Staff Officers trousers were to be plain without any piping. The 1862 Uniform Regulations changed the trouser color to Sky Blue for line officers (Artillery, Cavalry and Infantry) with the appropriate branch colored piping. Scroll to see the 1862 trousers. Generals and their staff officers were to continue wearing Dark Blue trousers. However, Regulations now called for Staff Officer's trousers to have a 1/8" gold metallic piping. General's trousers continued to be plain without any piping. Historical Note: Many Officers continued to wear the Model 1858 dark blue trousers they had well after 1862 as long as they were serviceable. Made in USA!US Navy Officers order the 1861 Dark Blue trousers with side seam pockets and belted back options and delete the colored piping. All Officers Trousers are custom made. It is extremely important you provide us with the proper measurements. Custom clothing is not returnable. |
Model 1862-1871 US Infantry Officer's Foot Trousers |
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