Oct 15, 2019 · I have found this to be helpful as I read the different styles of handwriting on Civil War era CDV's and thought I'd share it. It depicts upper and lower case cursive writing styles …

Dec 21, 2024 · I have searched and have not been able to locate the text of this special order issued by Adjutant Inspector General (Confederate). This SO is referenced in multiple CMSRs …

Apr 12, 2014 · The Union Engineer's button is quite distinct from the other Union branches of service buttons, which have the respective letter (A, I, C, R, or V) in a shielded eagle. Also the …

Mar 12, 2018 · In the pic below, you see my friend's rusty relic in the upper left, with the 2 NPW specimens at top right and bottom left (see the script length difference?), and finally what was …

Nov 7, 2024 · First, I have purchased this rifle: To begin with, I have always believed the 1817 Common Rifle was one of the best built and artistic military rifles produced. I owed a flint …

Dec 5, 2023 · Does anyone know of a company that makes or sells Confererate script r rifleman's button replicas?

Apr 14, 2020 · I’m gonna go with Wyeth having a bit of hero worship for Forrest, (I get it, can even sympathize), so that being said, I’m gonna say Forrest never writing a bad thing or being …

Mar 15, 2013 · Therefore, let me assure you, that Kershaw's use of "flowery language" in the 1880 description of the Kirkland incident is in NO WAY indicative of deception, exaggeration, …

Dec 16, 2019 · Found this on "The Honest Sutler" Facebook page. I think this soldier is a regular. I've never seen anybody wearing a 5 year stripe on a Sack Coat, as they were to be worn on …

Jan 5, 2010 · The men and the subordinate officers climbed up the ridge without Grant’s orders and to his amazement. The script made no mention of Hooker’s good work on the Union right …