Gaiters

[Ken]

I was checking out the Zouave uniform that went up for auction recently. Great pictures. The gaiters are very interesting. I don't know as I have seen anyone reproducing this exact style with the bone buttons and cloth strap?

http://img128.imageshack.us/img128/9336/gaiterdz7.th.jpg (http://img128.imageshack.us/my.php?image=gaiterdz7.jpg)

[Secesh]

If I'm not mistaken, Jarnagin has been making this style for years. Thanks.

[Ken]

If I'm not mistaken, Jarnagin has been making this style for years. Thanks.

Tom.

It appears Jarnagin offers something close, however buttons appear to be tin (bone can easily be substituted) but the strap that goes under the shoe appears to be leather and not cloth. Also, the shape of the originals seems more true to the anatomical shape of the calf, ankle and foot, even capturing the slight curve of the heel. Many of the repro's I've seen don't seem to go to that level of detail (more straight with only a slight flair at the front. The originals are nicely made.

[FranklinGuardsNYSM]

Check with Chris Sullivan at Stony Brook -- he used to make correct leggings for the 14th Brooklyn and similar units. Not sure if he still offers them (they were never listed on the site) but he could probably be of assistance.

[Swag]

I know Nick ************ makes a nice Fed issue gaiter, maybe check him out, see if he can do a custom job.

Sean M. Lamb
The Bully Boys
http://thebullyboys.org

[MarkTK36thIL]

It could have been Stony Brook or Haversack Depot. I think the latter offered them at one time. But, yes, there was someone offering those for sale at one point.

[Guy Gane III]

Could someone please PM the auction site to me, please?

[mightyreb]

is it me or does that strap appear to be elastic??

steve hutton

[aetius123]

I purchased my Gaiters from Jarnagins for my Zouave impression. The buttons are bone, not tin; however, the strap is sewn on and does not have a button like the one in the auction.

John Winkler
Co K 6th TX