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Special Interests - Groups & Societies => The Barracks => Topic started by: Sgt Major Barber on June 12, 2008, 02:35:56 AM
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Hello.
Can anyone provide me with information as to what year the 5-Button Sack Coat replaced the 4-Button Civil War type Sack coat?...I am working on a persona of a 1868-70 "retired" 1st Sgt, Civil War Vet, now out west as a scout and pathfinder.
When did the chevron style change from Civil War to the Indian War chevrons?
Thanks a bunch!
Two Dot Wrangler
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General Order # 76 dated July 27, 1872 changed the Cheverons.
The piped Five button sack replaced the very unpopular 1872 fatigue plaited blouse in 1874.
The CW issue 4 button fatigue sack however was still in QM stores and were still issued later to western troops.