Just a comment on uniforms since no one has written anything in days. I do want all N-SSA Members to know and understand that, in the ranks of the N-SSA are some the best informed and the leading researchers on Civil War uniforms. I know, many are not interested or state they already have an approved uniform which is just fine with me and everyone else. That said-- to not recognize what we have in terms of knowledge on Infantry Arms, Revolvers, Mortars and Civil War Cannons and Civil War uniforms is the rub sometimes. Each day some new person arrives just out of School or new to retirement or just a Civil War lover of History who wants to ask the same questions we have heard for over 75 years and counting. "What did the so and so Regiment have issued to them in terms of Infantry Shoulder arms? "What kind of gun should I purchase? "How do I shoot this thing" "What was their uniform and where do I buy one like that" and on and on with Cannons and everything else. What people should recognize "WE" in the N-SSA can answer almost all of their questions and well and with safety and membership combined. We can tell you with confidence what your Unit or Regiment was wearing or issued North and South from 1861 to the end. That is a fact! Well most everything-- but we can come in very close. I joined the N-SSA in 1974. I was with the 46th Illinois Infantry and our sponsor was no other than the 6th Wisconsin of N-SSA fame. I researched the uniforms of the 46th and from they won a number of trophies for our appearance. So what you say. Well, we were good shots also. That uniforms and shooting are part of the tradition of the N-SSA and will be so forever. When you see some of the newer teams stand inspection in the Spring, please, compliment them on their appearance. They are now "WE" and Brothers and Sisters combined. How they shoot is a whole nother' thin gee. Do not be so quick to condemn or not understand anyone who is dressed authentically-- they do so because they want to! Some of them can really shoot well too! AMEN.![]()
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