Sutlers

[Duuring]

Napoleonic soldiers were 'issued' nothing, they were just forced to pay for them. 

wow.. i never new that. I asume it was taken out of there paycheck, and then some more by there own money.

Yes, exactly, it was taken out of their pay - sometimes they weren't paid for months because they were in so much debt. Food took most of their pay as well, so you barely had anything left when left the army.

[munky-wunky]

Napoleonic soldiers were 'issued' nothing, they were just forced to pay for them. 

wow.. i never new that. I asume it was taken out of there paycheck, and then some more by there own money.

Yes, exactly, it was taken out of their pay - sometimes they weren't paid for months because they were in so much debt. Food took most of their pay as well, so you barely had anything left when left the army.

ACW billy yanks were issued most of everything but if it was lost you had to pay it for yourself. enlisted soldiers in the United States Army had a clothing allowance of: two caps; one hat; one fatigue forage cap; one pompon; one eagle and ring; one cover; two coats; three pairs of "trowsers;" three flannel shirts; three pairs of flannel drawers; four pairs of bootees; four pairs of stockings; one great coat; and one blanket.

[Duuring]

They were issued a BLANKET?

Lucky bastards. What's next? TENTS?

[munky-wunky]

They were issued a BLANKET?

Lucky bastards. What's next? TENTS?

well they got one half, of a dog tent that they would make with there battle buddy like this

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[DeoVindice61]

They were issued a BLANKET?

Lucky bastards. What's next? TENTS?

Lucky Union Bastard. 

The Rebs mostly got their stuff homemade.      

I have once heard that the Confederate capital in Alabama once got rid all of the carpet to create blankets for troops.

[Dordak_the_Lost]

They were issued a BLANKET?

Lucky bastards. What's next? TENTS?

Lucky Union Bastard. 

The Rebs mostly got their stuff homemade.      

I have once heard that the Confederate capital in Alabama once got rid all of the carpet to create blankets for troops.

While we're on the topic of homemade stuff... I just made myself a nice little poke sack. (hand sewn) 

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[Duuring]

My entire cav kit will be home-made (except for the leather).

The leatherwork alone costs me around 350,- euro, and theres about 50-75 euro worth of brass and iron on top of that.

Not counting the leather for the pants (65,-) and shako (+\-200).

[DeoVindice61]

Just got my sack coat from a pard. It was made  by N.J. Sekela, great quality. Will share pic to show Sekela's quality for those who are interested in Sekela.   


Edit: Here is my Sekela Sack Coat, bear in mind, i bought it used off from a Pard.

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Most damnedest thing happened to me is when i reach in the pocket, I got a wooden comb, a dollar, and a manual for Sentry/Guard left in pockets.

[Millander]

Where can I pick up a slouch at an economic price.

[munky-wunky]

like 50$  (fall creek sutlery)

[Dordak_the_Lost]

Where can I pick up a slouch at an economic price.

Unless you absolutely must have it for an event coming up, I would recommend saving up and buying a good one instead of a cheap one. It will look better and last longer.

[DeoVindice61]

Where can I pick up a slouch at an economic price.

 

Like Munk said, Fall Creek. I got one from there, made by dirty billy but its economy materials. Let say best of the mainstream quality that is. 

But Dordak's suggestion is abetter investment.  Sekela, Tim Bender, and Dirty Billys. They got fantastic stuff.

[munky-wunky]

i dont know much 'bout slouch's.  i have always found them to dandy do for me 

[DeoVindice61]

i dont know much 'bout slouch's.  i have always found them to dandy do for me 

I love slouch hats, they look awesome. But my heart belong to 1858 Dress Hat.

[Millander]

i dont know much 'bout slouch's.  i have always found them to dandy do for me 

I love slouch hats, they look awesome. But my heart belong to 1858 Dress Hat.

Sadly my impression wont allow be to wear it Dx