60002 - Lady in Walking Dress, 1820-1825 K&C Vietnam War The Marines adopted this fatigue

The Marines adopted this fatigue uniform prior to the Mexican War

Later musketeers were equipped with plug bayonets (which fitted into the end of the musket muzzle) so now they could both to fire and defend themselves though not simultaneously

The cape on the back and shoulders was strictly for looks as it did not offer rain protection

though by then the embroidered front plate was likely replaced buy a lacquered tin plate with the royal arms

Private Adam Weaver wrote that he thought this was because the singing hurt Harvey’s ears

60002 - Lady in Walking Dress, 1820-1825 K&C Vietnam War The Marines adopted this fatigue54mmGloss Finish 1 Piece Set in Window Box