26th North Carolina 1862

[Aubrey]

Re: 26th North Carolina 1862

Thanks Robert for your advices. You have absolutely right and I ll take advantage of all you mentionned. Actually concernong my cup, I just wanted to show it just beacause of the pic. It's been become an habit to me as all of us to carry it in the haversack. More practical indeed. And I'm glad you noticed the lenght of my haversack's sling because it became very unpleasant and it is a good occasion to reduce it by hitching it up ! Spot on !
I have a slouch hat but for that particular impression I will wear a kepi. And a blanket roll ! I m definitively a blanket roll supporter. The 26th NC as I read, began to have some supply issues especially after summer 62. If the regiment had relatively been well furnished in Jacket particularly, it suffered from a lack of blanket, shoes, socks. And most of the men had let their knapsack during the summer campaing 62.
I've been reenacting for 9 years. And I'm proud to tell you that I do not give my age on the pic ! have to guess !
Take care too !

[robwall1861]

Re: 26th North Carolina 1862

Looks good, however if I may offer some constructive advice, put the tin cup IN your haversack and hitch up both the haversack/canteen so it doesn't bang against your leg on the march. Do you plan to wear a slouch at all (and are you going to get a knapsack, etc or just go with a simple blanket roll)?

Again, not to be mean, just stuff I've learned along the way as well (been in this hobby almost twenty years (joined in '99 at 16 years old).

Take care!

[Aubrey]

Re: 26th North Carolina 1862

Hi Gentlemen,
Here my first impression with my new NC jacket handmade/sew by a friend and good pard! Fabrics by Ben Tart. I've intentionally removed the black rim on the kepi in order of using it often as possible and in several more impressions.

[mg8814]

Re: 26th North Carolina 1862

Hope everything goes well for you with events you mentioned above.Never been to France but my Dad got a free trip there in there in 44 and 45. Talked about it a lot. Well know you know my approximate age. Better be careful had'nt I. I can still shoulder that musket though. Nothing I enjoy more and do like to do it the right way.
Pvt Michael Godwin
CoG 26NCT

[Aubrey]

Re: 26th North Carolina 1862

Yes I would ! When I'll get ready to visit my US family hopefully , I won't miss that ! but not yet. You know how it is with a family , kid.....and the so far away distance from France. You can't imagine how long I've been waiting for that trip.
This week end we are going to a Public Event in northern england . We'll be reenacting Sharpsburg Battle (well Antietam depending on your side !!!!!!) . We are portraying the G Company of the 18th Virginia Inf. Then the fist we of November , it is our annual winter camp in France where we'll be enlisting the 26th NC.
As I told Randal , I will send you some pics by email once the camp been over.
Keep in touch !
Regards
Adrien

[mg8814]

Re: 26th North Carolina 1862

You are very welcome Adrien. Glad to help. If you are ever interested in doing a battlefield tour he is the one to go with. He takes a group every year. He is doing one next month at Manassas. Hopefully we will do Gettyburg next year.
Pvt Michael Godwin
CoG 26NCT

[Aubrey]

Re: 26th North Carolina 1862

Thanks Michael ! Randal answered my questions and he has been kind to me.

Regards

Adrien

[mg8814]

Re: 26th North Carolina 1862

Great Aubrey Col.Garrison is the one to talk to
Pvt.Michael Godwin
CoG 26NCT

[Aubrey]

Re: 26th North Carolina 1862

Thank you Michael! Ive had Randal Garrison by email .....so I'm dealing with him. Thanx again.

regards

Adrien

[mg8814]

Re: 26th North Carolina 1862

I am a member of 26NCT. We have early war jacket with black ribbon on epaulets and collar.Late war is identical minus black ribbon. Both coats have 9 button front and buttons on emulates also. They are US eagle buttons. Ben Tart made the jackets for use. You might check with Ben and he can tell you more about them. Hope this helps.
Pvt. Michael Godwin
CoG 26NCT

[Aubrey]

Re: 26th North Carolina 1862

Try:-

http://www.northstaterifles.com/articles.htm

that covers their uniform research.

@ PenPusher: Thank you!!

I took a deep look on the different websites, scouring informations. The NC Regiments in general appear to have been issued with NC jacket during spring time 1862 as I wrote above. By september they are in bad conditions. Some of them seem to still wear frock coat. Blancket, pants, shoes and socks are needed. I have no indications about other type of jackets.

Keep going !!!!

[PenPusher]

Re: 26th North Carolina 1862

Try:-

http://www.northstaterifles.com/articles.htm

that covers their uniform research.

[kb4xley]

Re: 26th North Carolina 1862

Sorry about that. Try these:

http://www.northstaterifles.com/impression3.htm

http://www.northstaterifles.com/impression4.htm

[Aubrey]

Re: 26th North Carolina 1862

Ok Thank you guys !

@kb4xley: the two links seem not to be working.
@Don: I know the group but you are right , I should ask them even if they recommend to choose a RD2 for a better impression. It works after 1863 not before.

[woodsda]

Re: 26th North Carolina 1862

Aubrey,

have looked at this webpage or talked with their members, I bet they have the answers your looking for.

http://www.26nc.org