The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-31
TROOPS UNIFORMS
-, WILLY TELLS WHAT OFF,
GERS AND MEN MUST WEAR.
DRESS AND FIELD SERVICE.
,.sEI AND ACCOUTREMENT EN-
r,RELY COVERED BY ORDERS.

Uniforms IOE
,,a,,nted and DismOunIed officers
ND for Enlisted Men Upon Parade
d when in Field Service-In-
..r,ctions Will BE Read With In
terest by Officers and Enlisted
Men.
l,.ooraI orders prescribing the style of
.-if,rnn TO be worn by mounted officers,
s;sroounted officers, enlisted men for
s.oss and service and in heavy march
80 order will be issued by Col. T. S.
,vvIiv .Jr., commanding the First Infan-
,ry within the next day or two.
7, is not improbable that Col. WHY'S
or4er will be made the basis for the uni
,,rrn of all the troops in the state SER
vice While the uniforms to be worn
,,non parade and in field service have
teon prescribed by the state regulations,
,bere has yet been a conflict of opinion
upon details. Col. Wylly takes the initi-
alive setting forth a rule that will apply
unon all occasions, and other regimental
commanders will probably follow his ex-
annie The following is the order:
THESE regulations and decisions pertain
ing to the uniform and equipments, are
nublshed for the information and guild
ance Of al concerned. Officers not COM
pletely uniformed will equip themselves
At once. Company commanders will see to
II that their enlisted men are equipped at
once. and all officers will report to reg1-
mental headquarters the execution of this
order Immediately upon it's completion.
Mounted officers U. S. Army Regula-
ton Pattern)-Undress Cap-Dark blue,
stiff; round edge crown; gold eagle with
Georgia above same embroidered on
front: regulation visor.
Campaign Hat-Drab felt, creased in
center from front to rear; with gold and
back silk cord, ends knotted in front.
Shirt-Dark blue flannel, black bone but
tons insignia of rank indicated on collar
by white metal bars.
Coar-White linen, standing, medium
hight, with square edge, closed.
Cravat-Black, not to be worn outside
opening of coat collar.
Cuffs-White linen.
Shoulder Straps-Infantry, of proper
rank.
Undress Coat-Dark blue, standing col
lar state collar ornaments of smooth fin
ish metal.
Be,s-P.ain black leather. for sabre
with brass plate. Dark blue web, for re-
volver, with brass CU. 81 plate
sabre-Light weight, cavalry officers
pattern
Sword Knot-Gold lace strap with gold
bullion tassel.
Gauntets-White buckskin.
Trousers-Light blue, 11a-inch white
stripe with s-inch welt.
Boots-Plain black leather square top.
Spurs-YeLow metal, black leather
straps and brass chains.
Overcoat-Dark blue, medium weight,
without hood or cape.
Saddle Cloth-Dark blue with white
enamel leather trimming, two-inch fig
ure '1' on rear corners.
Collar and Martingale-White enamel
leather center and brass heart with raised
eagle.
Saddles and Brides-State property will
be issued to mounted officers upon appli-
cation The small straps attached to sad
die will not be removed.
Dlsmounted Officers-(U. s. Army Regu-
lation Pattern: ,Undress Cap-Dark
b.ue' stiff; round edge crown, gold eagle
with Georgia" above same embroidered
on front; regulation visor.
Campaign Hat-Drab felt, creased in
center from front to rear; with gold and
black silk cord, ends knotted in front.
Shirt-Dark blue flannel, black bone but
IONS, insignia of rank indicated on collar
by white metal bars.
Collar-White linen. standing, medium
night with square edges, closed.
OraVat-Black, not to be worn outside
opening of coat collar.
rank.
Ohdress Coat-Dark blue standing col
lar state collar ornaments of smooth fin
ish metal
Be.ts-Plain black leather, for sword !;
with brass plate. Dark blue. web; for
revolver, with brass (U. S. plate.
o"ord-Straight, light weight; infantry
officers pattern.
sword Knot-Plaited brown leather.
tloves-Whte cotton.
lrousers-Light blue, IL inch white
stripe with s-inch belt.
onoes-Plain black leather.
Legsins-Brown cotton duck, square
top.
Overtoat-Dark blue, medium weight,
without hood or cape.
Dress Uniform: Undress Cap-Dark
que stiff; with regulation cap badge.
Nohar-White linen, standing. medium
"l5ht with square edges closed!
NldVat-Biack. not 20 be worn outside of
open ng of coat collar
tuts-White linen.
h,ouse-park blue, turned down collar
N'eNroDs-White CLOTH of proper rank 4;
IoI hoh-commissioned officers.
moves White cotton.
lloueerS-LiSht blue, white stripe one
H.h Wide, without welt
enot PLAIN black leather.
LFsgins-Brown cotton duck. square top
inns uniform will be worn upon all oc-
casions Of parade, company or otherwise.
unless orders are issued to the contrary.
Fleld Uniform: Campaign Hat-Drab
leI' creased in the center from front to
rear
tons
Nhevrons-White cloth of proper rank;
4og non-commissioned officers.
gIoves-White cotton.
Irousers-Gray jeans.
ahoes-Plain black leather
Lesgins-Brown cotton duck, square top.
dered.
no tie will be worn with this uniform.
Heavy Marching order: Same uniforms
a. Tor field duty, with the addition of:
blanket Bag--Containing blanket,
,udhge of under-clothing socks, towel,
w"el' articles extra pair of shoes and
material for cleaning gun and accoutre-
monts
mouse and Poncho--If not worn, to be
'eliled in blanket bag
oVercoat-If not worn. to be rolled and
a