The West Augusta Guard
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WAG Militia Uniform circa 1858-1861
This page will carry all the guidelines for the West Augusta Guard's militia uniform. We will add more information in as research and decisions are made.
By-Laws
of the
West Augusta Guard
Article I.- Uniforms
Sec 1. The Uniform shall consist of a Frock Coat of dark blue cloth, trimmed in blue cord, as prescribed by the regulations of the U.S. Army.
Sec II. Pants of light blue cloth, with a blue cord down the outer seam. Pants to fit closey, but not tight.
Sec III. Boots, or high black leather shoes, worn under the pants.
Sec IV. Military Hat, as prescribed by the regulations of the United States Army, with the letters W.A.G. in the centre.
Sec V. Buff Vests, with small military buttons when worn. White cotton gloves.
Sec VI. Black patent leather Waist Belt, fastened in front with a brass eagle plate, to which is attached the bayonet scabbard on the left and the cartridge-box on the right side.
Sec VII. Gun-sling of black leather.
Sec VIII. Uniforms of Corporals.- Corporals shall wear the same uniforms as privates, with the addition of an acute angle of blue lace on the sleave, between the cuff and the elbow, the point of the angle turned downward.
Sec IX. Uniforms of Sergeants.- Sergeants as privates, with an acute angle three rows of blue lace on the sleeve above the elbow, pointing downward. The first sergeant shall in addition have a lozenge in the angular space; they shall carry muskets, and a short sword suspended from a waist belt, by a loop or strap suspended from a waist-belt of patent leather. The first sergeant and ensign shall bear a sash of red worsted.
Sec X. Commissioned Officers and Staff.- The commissioned officers and staff shall uniform according to the regulations of the U.S. Army as now prescribed.
*Taken from the By-laws and Regulations of the West Augusta Guard, Staunton, Virginia. Commissioned July 24, 1858. Adopted June 30, 1858.
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