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The 1884 Fatigue Uniform: Easy, Comfortable, inexpensive.
1961MJS:
Hi
I got one from Coon Creek(right?) a few years ago, but don't wear it much. On the hill its either too much coat, or not near enough coat. Shirtsleeves or wool shirt, vest, and sack coat.
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1961MJS:
--- Quote from: Guns Garrett on July 13, 2019, 02:31:41 PM ---I wonder if the same applies to the stripes on the trousers...some sutlers (QM Shop, one example) offers the 1884 uniform in trimmed in "branch colors". The reference in McChristian states NCO's were authorized to draw and wear the 1884 brown uniform, but throws in the "however" about the insignia of rank NOT being authorized for wear on it...but Pitspitr and Drydock both have valid and true points.
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Hi again
I'm getting a second pair of the 1884 trousers, and was going to get an officer set with the yellow stripe for when I range officer and when I shoot staff officer. Cowboys in Uniform shows a lot of pictures of the uniforms with the various stripes, but there is no mention of wool or cotton stripe. If wool is the only choice, I may skip out on the stripe. I don't want to dry clean Canvas duck.
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Robert Swartz:
.....some curious questions. This uniform was being replaced by the denim in 1911, considering my own military service. I was in the Army when the OG 507 was being replaced by the BDU. New recruits started showing up with the BDU's in early 1981. Many us were still wearing greens when I left the service in 1984. Am I off base in thinking one could shoot an EEM in this outfit with an 03 Springfield, DA revolver (or maybe even an 1911), the new green or khaki belts and pouches and the 1911 campaign hat? BTW, when I left the 507 greens still had more than a year before they were no longer authorized for wear.
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Niederlander:
I believe the original stripes, trim, etc. was wool. I'm using cotton I got from Leta at Coon Creek. I'll still get the nice one cleaned and pressed. The field ones should be fine washing in cold and hanging dry.
As an aside, I've decided to go with a 1904 Marine Officer for EEM. I can use a Krag rifle (didn't get the '03 until about 1909), and I can use the blue field shirt and khaki trousers. Easier to bring ammunition.
smoke:
--- Quote from: Niederlander on July 16, 2021, 10:20:23 AM ---I believe the original stripes, trim, etc. was wool. I'm using cotton I got from Leta at Coon Creek. I'll still get the nice one cleaned and pressed. The field ones should be fine washing in cold and hanging dry.
As an aside, I've decided to go with a 1904 Marine Officer for EEM. I can use a Krag rifle (didn't get the '03 until about 1909), and I can use the blue field shirt and khaki trousers. Easier to bring ammunition.
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What trousers did you decide ot go with? FYI, WPG is having a good sale on ebay. Their British Boer war uniform is really close to the USMC khaki pattern. The tunic has the correct pointed pocket flaps. The collar would need to be changed from the stand and fall to a standing collar. Buttons are Brit of course and would need to be swapped.
I think the whole uniform was around $110 shipped to me.
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