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        <![CDATA[ Hi guys.Forgive me for bringing this up but on G&amp;G when the Irish georgian's fired down into the Irish brigade I notice the cornfed's have a lot of the Irish harp hat brass all over them!?Literally some on jackets..some on hats and was wondereing, is it possibly (depending on what scenario it is) to have a hat badge like this?My gran has a brass Irish harp which she wanted from the states for decoration that she'd let me use.I thought i'd ask I mean I know they we'rent really common... ]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Re: Hat brass ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :eek --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/eek.gif ALT=":eek"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <br><br>For that price and that look it looks like a good buy!<br><br>Nice one Chris, i'll keep that in mind for when I get money<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :) --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/smile.gif ALT=":)"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ The WW&amp;Co frock is $315 (so 160ish) well worth it I think. They use Ben tart's range of jean, amongst other materials on offer. I'm getting the basic coat, none of the trim or cuff stuff. You can see a good pic of the finished item here <!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.wwandcompany.com/dresscoat.html">www.wwandcompany.com/dresscoat.html</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--> Cant wait <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :) --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/smile.gif... ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ wow!!!<br><br>Nobby got a toaster!<br><br>We need a water filter cuz the water is like..it's white up in Norwich it gives me really painful stomach aches.<br><br>Chris how much was the coat? I'd like one haha ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ The one good thing about having a birthday 4 days after Xmas day is lots of presents Chris, but nothing else for the year  <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :rolleyes --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/eyes.gif ALT=":rolleyes"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <div class='signature'>Martyn Goddard<br><br>The Volunteer company (Infantry)<br>Mess #4<br><br>It has been my experience that folks who have no vices have very few virtues.<br>Abraham lincoln</div> ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ Blimey, I got a Toaster. <br><br>Nobby ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ I got a Tim bender civilian hat, a Ben tart RDII, LD haning Confederate cartridge box<br><br>I would also be interested in a look at that frock coat Chris .<div class='signature'>Martyn Goddard<br><br>The Volunteer company (Infantry)<br>Mess #4<br><br>It has been my experience that folks who have no vices have very few virtues.<br>Abraham lincoln</div> ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ oooh, Chris!<br><br>What is your WW &amp; Co frock like.<br><br>I'd like to have a look at that at some point, as I have been looking at getting one myself at some point.<br><div class='signature'>Daniel</div> ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ Treated myself to a WW&amp;Co Confed frock coat, and a schukyll depot fatigue blouse kit...my mini project for the year. Expecting them to arrive *just* in time for Belhus...chances of Confed impression so I can begin to wear it in? <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :) --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/smile.gif ALT=":)"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <br><br>Chris ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ Got some origional ACW items, including a belt buckle (CS)..a print of the Irish brigade in the wheatfield too.<br><br>AND a repro CW wallet..which has replaced my modern one. ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ Got a nice penitentiary Jkt for Chrimbo, nice fit too.Thanks Graham.<br><br>SteveB.<div class='signature'>Steve Boulton<br>Volunteer Company<br>Lazy Jacks Mess<br>Mess#4<br><br>Anything you do can get you shot Including nothing</div> ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ Yes, I am thirsty I guess.<br><br>As for sides I am more than happy to do both but I fear my allegances..deep allegances lie with the confederacy, I cant rightly give a reason and I know it's going to sound daft but I just have a feeling that, that is the side for me...<br><br>I also fear that if I was serving back then I would have taken a nice federal sack coat rather than them shell jackets.<br><br>Gotta thank Steve for mine..it's the nicest jacket i've worn haha<br><br> ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ I admire your enthusiasm Stu!<br><br>The ACW is my fav. period of history too, though having drunk deep at the well of re-enacting it for about 8 years, I'm not as thirsty as I was and you still are.<br><br>Funny how we pick sides. Some don't care others swap, and others are drawn strongly to one side or t'other.<br>I'm for Lincoln &amp; Liberty myself. The Union being the last, best hope for mankind, blah, blah, blah.<br><br>As for being 100% perfect I think you'll find your on a slippery... ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ Uniforms wore out at a alarming rate, on both sides so Stu you just need to have the look of just issued to worn out or in between, of course this is all dependant on the impression and scenario.<br><br>A soldier would not have managed the whole war in one issue <div class='signature'>Martyn Goddard<br><br>The Volunteer company (Infantry)<br>Mess #4<br><br>It has been my experience that folks who have no vices have very few virtues.<br>Abraham lincoln</div> ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ I will remain hat brassless..It will surprise you, well may do but I do have a deep love to the Civil war and will happily look like i've gone through the whole thing in the same clothes for 5 years.<br><br>I pride myself on not washing my uniform..so i'd like to be 100% realistic and nearing the real thing.<br><br>I will be with time, BUT I do feel more connected with the confederate cause, why?!..I cannot explain becuase I dont know, I just like it.<br><br>but *looks around*..The Federal... ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ You do see the odd western theater federal soldier with a company letter on there hat from time to time. But you can see company letters, the number of their regiment and shock horror, the odd infantry bugle on forage caps and other hats in the army of the Potomac as you quite rightly say Nobby.  Although how much hat brass was worn on active campaigning seems to be the crux of the question for us. <br><br>Is it, that in our move to not be seen taking part in anything farby, that we sometimes... ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ Forget Irish harps Stu, they are anachronisms.<br><br>However, depending on the impression and the year of the war, certain Army of the Potomac units may well have worn hat brass.<br><br>Very, very rare that any Western unit wore brass. But there are exceptions.<br><br>For a generic impression, which is what we undertake 90% of the time, Hat Brass is OUT! <br><br>Unless of course, you want to look like a 'fresh fish' and have the mick taken out of you unmercifully - especially by any Western... ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ For Gawd sake give Stu a break. He's new,he will learn.<br>Regards SAM ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ Look at original sources , read contemporary accounts ,look at original photo's , examine original uniforms , and read any research you can find . <br><br>Don't use other reenactors and youtube as your research tools .<br><br><br><div class='signature'>Martyn Goddard<br><br>The Volunteer company (Infantry)<br>Mess #4<br><br>It has been my experience that folks who have no vices have very few virtues.<br>Abraham lincoln</div> ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ I've seen reenactment photots and vid's on YouTube and our American cousins are wearing hat brass..I thought they'd know better!<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :\ --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/ohwell.gif ALT=":\"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <br><br>In new news I found some origional eagle buttons that JV sent me from Gettsburg and an origional Irish harp badge from Antietam..olny half left though. ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ Stu, there are some scenarios where Corps badges are applicable if we're focussing on a specific federal unit and engagement for example , but its best not to over-represent these items. As for irish harps....<br><br>Check out the guidelines on the main VC site and use these to base your impression on - concentrate on the big picture for starters, trousers, jacket, hats are important and can really make an impression. <br><br>Well done for asking though, instead of just turning up looking... ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ Hi guys.<br><br>Forgive me for bringing this up but on G&amp;G when the Irish georgian's fired down into the Irish brigade I notice the cornfed's have a lot of the Irish harp hat brass all over them!?<br><br>Literally some on jackets..some on hats and was wondereing, is it possibly (depending on what scenario it is) to have a hat badge like this?<br><br>My gran has a brass Irish harp which she wanted from the states for decoration that she'd let me use.<br><br>I thought i'd ask I mean I know... ]]></description>

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