Greetings. Thanks for all the info on the IW Kepi. However, have decided to "play" a post civil war--period 1867-1870 cavalry. Guess I should focus on CW equipment. How's this...the sky blue trousers w/reinforced seat, black soft slouch hat with brass sabers and regiment and company #, (have seen a number of pics of period cavalry and they all had the brass on their slouch hat) 4-button frock with whatever rank I am gonna be...and my 1851 sabre belt with cartridge boxes (both pistol and carbine), cavalry sabre (already have the belt, boxes, holster and sabre)...I already have the appropriate boots and spurs...am gonna try to save some $$$ for a Sharps '63 Carbine....and then will need the shoulder strap and carbine snap....Am I missing any goodies that I should not live without?
Thanks for all your help.
All the best to each,
Two Dot Wrangler