4th Alabama early war uniforms

[Jozar]

Hello to you all,

Can anyone provide some information about early 4th Alabama infantry uniforms around the time of First Manassas ?

The only company I found till now is company F, Huntsville Guards.

I'm especially interested how the uniforms of the Tuskegee Zouaves looked like, but all other companies are welcome. Did some companies wore the AVC uniforms ? ( Dark Blue Frock, grey trousers ? ).

I especially want to know:

Headgear: hat or kepi, colour and trim if any
coat: batte shirt, frock or rondabout colour, trim
trousers: colour and trim
equipment: white militia style belts or black leather
extra's: gaiters, havelocks etc.

Some pictures would be great too !

If possible I am also interested in the early war uniforms of the 7th Georgia
(till summer 1861, after Manassas they were issued new uniforms ).

Many thanks in advance.

Best Wishes,

Johan Heitzer
The Netherlands

[roundshot]

See plate #668 here:
http://www.military-historians.org/company/plates/images/postCWUS.htm#z

[Jozar]

Thank you Bob,

This shows an uniform of the Huntsville Guards and an Officer,

Best wishes,

Johan Heitzer
The Netherlands

[Canebrake Rifle Guards]

The only other company of the 4th Alabama that we're sure about is Co. D, the Canebrake Rifle Guards. Below you'll find Company of Military Historians plate done by Keith Rocco of the CRG.

The other photograph is of the Huntsville Guards ca. 1986.

While there are many extant photographs of the 4th Alabama. There are not many of enlisted men ca. 1st Manassas.

Greg Starbuck

[Jozar]

Hello Greg,

Many thanks for the beautiful pictures !!!!

These are really very interesting, and a great help !

Best wishes,

Johan Heitzer
The Netherlands

[Canebrake Rifle Guards]

We never found anything did we?

That was 21 years ago, I don't remember what I did last week.

Greg Starbuck

[Jozar]

Hello Greg,

One question about the beautiful drawing of the Canebrake Rifle Guards, are these dress uniforms, or were these actually worn in battle, with the shako ?

Best wishes,

Johan Heitzer
The Netherlands

[Pious Jeems]

http://www.tarleton.edu/~kjones/lawsbrig.html#4th

Look for the name Angell underneath Photos

Hope this helps

Dean Burchfield

[Canebrake Rifle Guards]

Hello Greg,

One question about the beautiful drawing of the Canebrake Rifle Guards, are these dress uniforms, or were these actually worn in battle, with the shako ?

Best wishes,

Johan Heitzer
The Netherlands

I believe they were worn into Battle at First Manassas, those uniforms didn't last too long after July, 1861.

Greg Starbuck

[Jozar]

Thank you again Greg for your helpful answer,

Best Wishes,

Johan Heitzer