Cavalry Pants Side Stripe

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Gripmaker

July 19, 2007, 11:09:18 PM
Some time last year someone posted on here the name of a Sutler who could supply the proper trooper mounted pants side stripe for officers. Refresh my memory if you please as I am presently in need.  Besides, them light blue pants look a little sissyish without them.

Dr. Bob

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July 19, 2007, 11:16:11 PM
Gripmaker,

You are a manly man and can get by with it!  Sorry, but I don't remember either.  Mind like a steel sieve! :o ::) ;D
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ColonelFlashman

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July 20, 2007, 02:35:06 AM
Quote from: Gripmaker on July 19, 2007, 11:09:18 PM
Some time last year someone posted on here the name of a Sutler who could supply the proper trooper mounted pants side stripe for officers. Refresh my memory if you please as I am presently in need.  Besides, them light blue pants look a little sissyish without them.


Gila River Trading Co., out of Arizona carries them.
Well firstly, you've mention 'Trooper' & 'Officer" in the same breath in regards to Rank Stripes on the outer seam of the 'Sky Blue' Mounted Breeches. Seen as how Only Buglers (1/2" double stripe), NCO's (single wide stripe a varrying widths depending on rank), Officers (single narrow width) had them & Troopers did not, your inclusion of them together in the same sentence inaccurate.
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Major 2

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July 20, 2007, 05:36:59 AM
The Col. is correct... Jr. Officers 1/8 " welt sewn in the the seam , General Officers might have a double 1/2" wide stripe.
NCO's (single wide stripe a varying widths depending on rank), as stated....

Sutlers carrying these are several.... Fall Creek (Andy Falks) , Servant & Co. (Gettysburg) C&D Jarnagin ( Corinth, Miss.)
Quartermaster Shop & Lumis Brothers.
One can also buy the worsted wool stripes in branch colors to be added....

CW era ...
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Pitspitr

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July 20, 2007, 12:01:15 PM
Gripmaker,
What period are you doing?
I remain, Your Ob'd Servant,
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Grapeshot

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July 20, 2007, 03:09:44 PM
After 1872:

Corporals:  one-half inch stripe the color of their branch.

Sergeant:  1 inch stripe in Branch Color.

Staff Grade NCO's:  1.25 inches in Branch Color

Officers:  1.5 inch stripe in Branch Color.

Staff Corps Officer:  Dark Blue Trousers, no stripes.

General Staff:  Same as Staff Corps.
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Gripmaker

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July 21, 2007, 01:19:16 PM
To all: Era to be portrayed is 1870s , so I guess Grapeshot has the right scoop.  Thanks to you all for your input.
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