Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-06-02
UNIFORM OF THE INFANTRY.

Coat-Dark blue cloth, single breasted, three
rows of buttons on the breast, ten in each row,
al equal distances; the distance between the outer
rows and the centre row 10 be four inches al top,
and TWO al bottom, measuring from The centre or
eyes of the buttons; blind button holes OF black
twist or narrow b ack braid, from the centre but
tons no the corresponding buttons in The outer
rows; s,and-up collar 10 meet in front with hooks
and eyes, and rise no higher than TO permit the
free turning OF the chin over il; TO be edged all
around with gold lace three quarters OF an inch
in width, with TWO straps of the same lace, four
and halfinches in length on each side, running
back from The front, terminated by button each.
Cuff, three inches deep, with four blind button
holes, OF black twist or narrow braid, extending
from four buttons, placed across on each, and
two small buttons at the fastening. Skirts TO
reach TO the bend Of the knee, with blue turn
backs, or turn-backs marked with cord; the bottom
OF The skirts not less than three and a hail. nor
more than five inches broad with star OF silver
at the connecting point Of the turn-backs on each
skirt; two hip buttons 10 range with The lower
buttons on the breast two buttons at The opening
of the pocket of each SKIRT collar and cuffs OF
blue cloth, plain or embroidered at pleasure
Buttons-Silver or plated-convex-with the
arms Of Virginia on them.
Sword and Scabbard-Straight sword, silver
hilt and white grippe; scabbard, steel or plated;
sword knot, silver cord and tassel; sword belt,
black leather, TO be worn over the coat.
Sash-Scarlet silk net, with bullion fringe
ends; sash TO go twice round the waist, and 10 lie
on The left hip; TO be worn underline belt
Epaulets-Silyer.
Hat-Cocked, without binding; fan or back
part eleven inches; the front or cock nine inches,
each corner six nches black ribbons on the two
front sides. Loop and cockade-Navy blue silk
cockade, sir inches diameter; loop, silver, eleven
inches long, ornamehled, with the arms of Vir-
ginia in silver.
Plume-White cock feathers, falling from an
upright stem, eight inches long, in silver socket.
Tassels-Silver, with worked hangers.
Cravat or Stock black.
Trowsers-From LIST October 10 30lh April,
dark blue cloth or cashmere; from LIST May 10
Both September, white linen or cotton.
Boots worn under the trousers.
Spurs-Silver or plated.
Gloves-Whie.
FOR COMPANY OFFICERS AND PRlyATEs.
Coa,-Dark blue cloth, single-breasled, three
rows Of buttons on the breast, ten in each row,
al equal distances; the distance between Inc out
er rows and centre row TO be four inches al top
and two at bottom measuring from the centre or
eyes of the buttons; blind button-holes OF black
twist, or narrow black braid, from the centre but
tons TO the corresponding buttons in the outer
rows; stand-up collar, TO meet in front with
hooks and eyes, and rise no higher than 10 per-
init the free turning OF the chin over it. For Of
Hcers, to be edged all round with silver lace, three
quarters of an inch wide, with TWO straps OF the
same lace, tour and half inches in length on
each side, running back from the front, termina-
ted by button. Non.commissioned officers and
privates to wear white worsed lace instead OF
silver. Cuff three inches deep, with four blind
button. holes OF black twist or narrow braid, ex-
tending from four buttons, placed across on each,
and two small buttons at The fastening Skirts
10 reach no lower than the middle of the thigh,
with four blind holes CT black twist, or narrow
braid, on the pocket flaps, 10 correspond with the
buttons.
Trowsers-From the Isl October 10 30th April
dark blue cloth or cashmere; from LIST May to
3Oth September, white linen or cotton.
Cap-Black leather, round, with bel-crown,
plated or silver scales and eagle.
Pompons-White, in silver or plated socket
Bultons-Silverorp plated, convex, seven -eighlhs
of an inch diameter, the Arms Of Virginia:
Wings-Silver scales and bullion for ofhcers
For non-commissioned officers The same as for
officers, except The bullion. For privates white
metal scales. Non-commissioned officers TO wear
white worsted lace instead of silver.
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