Spanish American War Uniform Question

[Pay Dirt Norvelle]

I am putting together a Spanish American War impression in Regular Infantry.  I am pretty sure as to what I need, but do have a question as to what type of bandana the Regular Infantry wore as to what color was I?  I know the Rough Riders had a Blue polka dot one so that is out.  Anyplace I can find the information?

[Drydock]

What ever you want.  There was no official bandana, even for the 1st USV it was a volentary affectation.  The cowboys in the regiment were used to wearing one, so Roosevelt made sure everyone had the same.

If I had to venture a color, it would be service branch: Infantry would be Sky Blue, as opposed to Artillery red or Cavalry yellow.

[St. George]

There was a lot of slack given to 'campaign clothing' - this would include something like the bandanna, so pick something easily available at the time from one of the Sears, Roebuck's catalog reprints and go from there.

Patterns don't matter - nor do colors - we wouldn't wear Branch of Service color around our necks until Korea, so whatever appeals to you will be fine.

Remember - it'll be 100% cotton, and it'll be 'big' - like the Army Cravat bandage @ 37"X37"X37"  - that way, it was actually usable and not decorative.

Campaign clothing took a beating - make sure your bandanna looks washed out.

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[ConstellationMarine]

Paydirt:
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[cpt dan blodgett]

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[Pay Dirt Norvelle]

You guys talked me into it.  I have ordered the reproduction blanket.  From the pictures I got it is a very nice and well done reproduction.  Now all I have to do I wait for it and it will be on its way to me this coming week.   

[River City John]

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Toyed with the idea of stitching the "U S" into the middle, but decided not to.

RCJ

[cpt dan blodgett]

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[Pay Dirt Norvelle]

I received my blanket today and it is great.  Only one problem as it looks almost to nice to use, just kidding as it will get plenty of use.