This is a Sargent’s uniform. For the most part individuals were able to choose to be an officer or enlisted.
One of the reasons the hobby is fading quickly is it has gotten very expensive. A good reproduction rifle can cost about $1000.00
This young lady was working on her PHD in American History.
When you field a co-ed unit fraternization is inevitable.
The young man on the right was deaf. The fellow on the left was slightly impaired as well.
Young man with full gear including bedroll.
Another Union foot soldier ready for a march. Note the bedding, canteen and tin cup.
It’s all in the details and the accessories. At some reenactments they actually had judged competitions to see who had the most authentic campsite.
This leader of a Fife and Drum corp assured me that pet chickens were actually a thing in the Civil War. Who am I to argue. On that note..I end this section.
