The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-25
UNIFoRM RECOMMENDED.
Committee of the Veteran Corps Association
Meets.

A meeting Of the committee appointed by
the Veteran Corps Association Of the First
Virginia Regiment TO recommend a style Of
uniform for the corps, was held last night at
the armOry.
The following members were present: LIEU
tenant Gibbons. chairman; Lieutenant Wren;
Lieutenant Chenery, Sergeant Sutton and
Sergeant O'Keefe
The time was occupied in selecting the uni
form 10 be recommended, and after cOnsldera-
BILE discussion in which the appropriateness
of blue coats or gray coats, caused the most
contention. the following uniform, which Is
the one suggested by Colonel James in his
letter to the Governor, asking permission 10
organize the corps, was adopted;
COATS.
For officers and men a sack coat Of dark-blue
cloth or serge, falling collar single breasted,
with five buttons in front, and other small
buttons on the under seam of the cuff Of each
sleeve. The skirt TO extend from One-third
10 two-thirds the distance from the hip Joint
TO the bend of the knee Officers always 10
wear the shoulder straps as prescribed for
their rank with this coat. The members of
the corps TO be permitted 10 wear on the
sleeves of the coat the prescribed ser.
vice stripes 10 which the members Of
the corps may have been entitled when dis
charged and one additional stripe for each
inrec years OF service III inc NtltlhH Abiil VII
the collar of the coat on both sides next 70
the front edge. the insignia of rank made by
gold braid or lace which was held at the time
Of resignation or discharge.
cRAvATs.
Black. the tie not 10 be visible at the
opening Of tho collar.
A dark blue vest with the small button as
prescribed.
TROUSERS.
Light-blue cloth same shade Of color as
prescribed for enlisted men. Officers 10 wear
the prescribed stripe for infantry. Non-com-
missioned officers to wear the prescribed stripe
for Infantry.
Forage cap: dark-blue cloth. chasseur
pattern, with badge of corps in front, top Of
badge to be even with top Of cap, and cord
cap-strap of gold or silver according 20 the
pattern now in use by infantry, line officers.
FORAGE CAP BADGE.
Two gold embroidered rifles without bayo-
nets. barrels upwards on dark blue cloth,
ground with the number of the regiment in
silver in the upper angle, and the letters v G.
in silver in the lower angle III old English
character.
SHOULDER STRAPS, ETC.
The same as prescribed by company officers.
Straps shall be worn only bythe commission Of
fcers ofthe corps. Gloves. white thread gloves.
sword. belt and plates. For officers as pre-
scribed. For nOn-commissOned officers and
men not in state of active duty. as prescribed.
Sword and scabbard. for officers. as pre-
scribed. For non-commissoned officers and
men when not in state Of active dutys, same
as for officers.
oyERCOATs.
For officers. a. prescribed. For non-com-
missOned officers and men same Chevrons
gold lace, as prescribed for the uniformed
coat of North Carolina officers.
Badges and medals awarded for merit or
service Badges of military orders and corps
badges will be worn on the left breast of the
coat. Where more than badgs is worn the
others will be worn in line OF groups Of four.
The first or upper line 10 be six inches be-
low the shoulder seam, the other lines 10 be
not more than two inches below each other.
This committee will report to the veteran
corps next Monday night, when their action
will be passed upon.