ACW. Winter clothes

[Khmorg]

This method of wearing the backpack took here with this picture.

[General Lee]

Aha well that clears it up. Thanks!

[sepoy1857]

A question about the guy carrying his backpack underneath his cape. Did you find any evidence that that was a common practice? It looks strange tbh

You almost have to - it's very awkward to wear a pack over your greatcoat, but he has shown it can be done! VERY nice indeed Sir. Keep up the good work.

[Khmorg]

Thank you very much for your comments. I am pleased that there is attention to the figures. And I am ready to make any corrections. Thanks to your comments triumph of historical authenticity. I like to do the most historical figures.

I am very glad to see your comments. Thank you for your interest in my work.

[Khmorg]

New figures !!
Figure 1 - bearer.
For inspiration I used historical photos
The Library of Congress of the United States of America.

[Khmorg]

Figure 1 - bearer. (flag bearer #2)

[Khmorg]

Figure 1 - bearer. (flag bearer #3)






I need your comments.
 

[Extrabio1947]

The painting of the soldiers in greatcoats wearing knapsacks is interesting in two regards.  First, the blankets are shown folded and correctly stowed between the two bags that make up the knapsack.  Second, it was supposed to be the greatcoat that was rolled and carried on top of the knapsack.  In fact, the straps that held the greatcoat to the knapsack were issued with the greatcoat, and did not come with the knapsack itself.  Since the soldiers are shown wearing their greatcoats, nothing is shown rolled on top of the knapsacks. 

[Khmorg]

The painting of the soldiers in greatcoats wearing knapsacks is interesting in two regards.  First, the blankets are shown folded and correctly stowed between the two bags that make up the knapsack.  Second, it was supposed to be the greatcoat that was rolled and carried on top of the knapsack.  In fact, the straps that held the greatcoat to the knapsack were issued with the greatcoat, and did not come with the knapsack itself.  Since the soldiers are shown wearing their greatcoats, nothing is shown rolled on top of the knapsacks. 

Excuse me please, but do you have a picture. (Picture on how to wear overcoats and knapsack)

[Extrabio1947]

I was just commenting on the accuracy of the painting you posted.  But to answer the question, the knapsack was worn under the cape of the greatcoat.  To do otherwise would seriously hamper the soldier's freedom of movement.  It's the same reason all other accoutrement belting is typically worn under the cape.

If you look closely at the painting, you will see the back of the cape is bunched up and riding atop the knapsack, rather than falling down to cover it.  In my experience, the back of the cape bunched up and riding atop the knapsack is the natural order, as the cape has a tendency to ride up.

[sepoy1857]

Typically they would have dropped packs and blanket rolls before a major attack, and left them in a pile in the rear.

[Khmorg]

Thank You for Your comments

[MaleGriffin]

Some of the finest ACW figures I've seen!  Bravo! 

[Khmorg]

Some of the finest ACW figures I've seen!  Bravo! 

Thanks You!

[Curassier]

Are these going to be available for sale ?
Do you have any more ACW figures ?
Superb !
Jon M