Civil War Colonel

Posted on February 7th, 2010 by admin

William Britain Britains 17925 Colonel Chamberlain Civil War Figure

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AMERICAN CIVIL WAR FIGURE - COLONEL SHERMAN (54mm)

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THE COLLECTORS SHOWCASE CIVIL WAR CONFEDERATE CS00384 COLONEL MOSBY MIB

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Civil War Colonel

Is there some knack to wearing a full length uniform dress cloak and spurs and mounting a horse?

I'm a hapless actor with (the costume designer assures me) an accurate US civil war Union cavalry Lieutenant-Colonel's uniform.

The spurs keep catching in the hem of the cloak, and unless I ride side-saddle I can't mount a horse. Surely the lower part of the cloak should be split.

Or is the cloak purely formal and not worn in action?

In modern saddle seat wear, all coats have a single center vent that can give the appearance of tails, due to their long length.

The coat shouldn't reach all the way down to your spurs, most of them seem to come down to about the knee, or a little shorter when they're standing. Looking at some photos from the civil war, it seems that the lower part is split down the sides.

You should be able to reach your stirrup with your foot, and pull/jump yourself up and over the saddle. Have someone hold your leg and give you a boost over if you need to.

And never sit on the back flap of fabric, it should drape behind you.

How to mount a horse, if you need them.

Be on the left side. Always the left.

Put your left foot into the stirrup so the iron is on the ball of your foot. Be facing the saddle, or a point slightly behind it.

Hop a couple of times, and boost yourself up by jumping with your right foot, and then lifting over with your left.

At this point, get your right foot into the stirrup and adjust your seat to taste.

Or, you can have someone hold you by the left leg and help you boost up and over.

I'm a guy who's 5'6" with a 30 inch inseam, and I can do this just fine.

William Britain Britains 17925 Colonel Chamberlain Civil War Figure

US $73.99

12d 10h 44m

AMERICAN CIVIL WAR FIGURE - COLONEL SHERMAN (54mm)

US $63.86

1d 10h 43m

THE COLLECTORS SHOWCASE CIVIL WAR CONFEDERATE CS00384 COLONEL MOSBY MIB

0 Bid

US $62.00

21h 6m

The Civil War, Colonel John S. Mosby, C.S.A., Richmond, Virginia, 1865

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Shirley Temple: Little Colonel, The

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Rated: NASynopsis: Synopsis: As the rambunctious "Little Colonel," Shirley Temple demonstrates her acting range as well as her lovable charm and song-and-dance showmanship in this affecting post-Civil War story. After a blistery Southern colonel (Lionel Barrymore) banishes his daughter (Evelyn Venable) for marrying a Northerner (John Lodge), he refuses to see her even when she returns years later with her young daughter. As outspoken as her grandfather, the ingenious child turns on plenty of charm and fireworks to set things right.Bonus Features: Specifications: Box Office:

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Patrick Kelly (Civil War)

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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles Patrick Kelly (ca. 1822 June 14, 1864) was an IrishAmerican Union Army officer during the American Civil War. He led the famed Irish Brigade at the Battle of Gettysburg.At the outset of the Civil War, Kelly enlisted in the Union Army and saw action as captain of Company E of the 69th New York Infantry at the First Battle of Bull Run. He briefly was a captain in the 16th U.S. Infantry. On September 14, 1861, he was named lieutenant colonel of the 88th New York Infantry and fought in the Irish Brigades major battles in 1862. He commanded the regiment at the Battle of Antietam. While stationed at Harpers Ferry following the Maryland Campaign, he was promoted to colonel on October 20, 1862. He led the regiment in the illfated attacks in front of Maryes Heights in the Battle of Fredericksburg. Kelly was acting commander of the Irish Brigade at the end of 1862. Author: Surhone, Lambert M./ Tennoe, Mariam T./ Henssonow, Susan F. Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 80 Publication Date: 2010/12/02 Language: English Dimensions: 6.00 x 9.02 x 0.19 inches

Robert Anderson (Civil War)

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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles Robert Anderson (June 14, 1805 October 26, 1871) was an American military leader. He served as a Union Army officer in the American Civil War, known for his command of Fort Sumter at the start of the war. He is often referred to as Major Robert Anderson, referring to his rank at Fort Sumter. Later, in 1871 he died in France at age 65. Anderson was born in Soldiers Retreat, near Louisville, Kentucky. He graduated from the United States Military Academy (West Point) in 1825 and received a commission as a brevet second lieutenant in the 2nd U.S. Artillery. He served in the Black Hawk War of 1832 as a colonel of Illinois volunteers, where he had the distinction of twice mustering Captain Abraham Lincoln in and out of army service. Returning to the Army as a first lieutenant in 1833, he served in the Second Seminole War as an assistant adjutant general on the staff of Winfield Scott, and in the MexicanAmerican War, where he was severely wounded at Molino del Rey, and for which he received a brevet promotion to major. He eventually received a permanent promotion to major of the 1st U.S. Author: Surhone, Lambert M./ Timpledon, Miriam T./ Marseken, Susan F. Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 112 Publication Date: 2010/07/13 Language: English Dimensions: 6.00 x 9.02 x 0.27 inches