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The regulation pattern, frock coat & trousers, were made from dark, forest green kersey wool with black buttons. |
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fitted over a wooden frame . It was heavier than regulation knapsack, yet fitted the back well, was roomy and appreciated by the men, these when lost would be replaces by Model 1855 rifleman's knapsack also called the "double bag" or "soft pack. |
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Head gear was a green forage cap with McDowell peak, and a black ostrich feather plume. |
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leather gaiters that buckled high to the knee, held the trousers to the black leather brogans |
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The Sharpshooters were also issued a standard light blue greatcoat |
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Federal issue enlisted mans shirts & civilian pattern waistcoats |
Uniform |
Accoutrements |
Back Pack |
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The U.S. Sharpshooter's used a Prussian style knapsack, made from tanned leather with the hair on the outside, |
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Black cartridge box sling (with eagle plate), cap pouch & M1855 Cartridge box (with US oval plate) |
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Canteen (smooth or bulls eye) covered in dark blue wool |
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Black tarred Haversack (bread bag) |
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Rubber poncho or gum blanket |
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Bayonet & Scabbard |
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Tin plate, cup, knife, fork & spoon |
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Shelter half (Pup tent) |
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US Sharpshooter Uniform & Accoutrements by Neil Hoddle |
