Leggings

[Tascosa Joe]

I found a pair of leggins with leather straps.  They have a stamp of 5064 and in another location 17.  5064 in more modern times is part of the NSN (National Stock Number).  I figured they were cheap enough and bought them.  Anyone have any ideas as to age?

[River City John]

I believe the "17" is a size.
Leggings were often sized by length on the calf. 17", 18", 19" etc.

Honestly, seems the general style was around from turn of the century onward. I'm not familiar with serial numbering.
(Are they OD, or khaki (canvas) color? Four straps? Natural leather or black?)


RCJ

[Tascosa Joe]

I would say they are khaki in color.  One strap on each and they are dark color, I would say black.  I remember having a pair of these as a kid that my Dad had brought home from WWII and they had web straps rather than leather.  He was in the Army Air Corps.

[River City John]

Regardless, sounds like they are a find and are going to complete a uniformed persona.

RCJ

[Cowtown Scout]

TJ
Sounds like a great find.  If your not planning on keeping them for a uniform for yourself then I would be interested in trying them on to see if they would fit me.  I'm in need of a replacement pair.  If your working on your own uniform that is Great!
Scout

[Tascosa Joe]

Scout:  I finally sent my application for GAF yesterday.  I have the weapons and most of the leather to do 1870/80s cavalry, but no clothing.  I enjoyed shooting your rifle when you gave the demostration at our NCOWS shoot and have been toying with the idea of buying one, I also would love to have an 03.  I may try to put together a SA War uniform but not sure.  If I dont I will let you know on the leggins.  Right now it would be easier for me to get uniform pieces for an 1870's CAV or Artillery personna.

I found a couple of real nice 1901 Colts and an 1878 "Alaskan" Colt in SD last week.  Both the 1901's were "minty", the 1878 was out of my price range.  I did not buy anything though.

[Pitspitr]

I would say they are khaki in color.  One strap on each and they are dark color, I would say black.  I remember having a pair of these as a kid that my Dad had brought home from WWII and they had web straps rather than leather.  He was in the Army Air Corps.

They sound like US army  Span-Am to WW I period. Without pictures it's hard to tell.

[St. George]

Issued leggings of the era featured eyelets and web straps, with 'robust' buckles for hard service.

The early ones are by far shorter than the WWII-era ones, and are tan - with late-issue being a light OD.

A lot of leggings one runs across are of lighter-weight tan canvas, with leather heel straps,and lighter buckles -  and are somewhat longer - giving the effect of the Spanish-American War-era item, but being made for civilian sportsmen in the Twenties and later.

If you have issue ones to compare to - the fabric weight is instantly recognizable.

Vaya,

Scouts Out!

[G.W. Strong]

Right now it would be easier for me to get uniform pieces for an 1870's CAV or Artillery personna.

I don't know what size you wear but I have an extra Model 1874 Artillery uniform coat in size 48ish.  I would sell it to you very inexpensively to help you get started (and to influence you to join the artillery.)

[Tascosa Joe]

I don't know what size you wear but I have an extra Model 1874 Artillery uniform coat in size 48ish.  I would sell it to you very inexpensively to help you get started (and to influence you to join the artillery.)

Doug:  I appreciate the offer but I am closer to 42.  I spent 15 yrs in an 8" FA Btry so I am no stranger to the artillery.  It is a lot of fun sending a 200 # projo down range trying to hit a M113 size target 12 miles away.  Windy City Joe had a complete FA Sergeant Major dress uniform for sale.  But it too was too large.  I would have bought it in a heart beat.  I retired as a Sergeant Major.

Joe

[G.W. Strong]

I have a spare size 44 coat as well. It is well used and worn but it looks authentic.