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EQUIPMENT Shakos: Eric has a contact for very nice leather Shako for about $100. Here is the same model for $240: http://www.jarnaginco.com/1812 headgear.htm. It is acceptable to wear fatigue caps on the battle field until we have our Shakos This is better one which we may have to purchase if out contact fails us. http://www.gggodwin.com/cartgenie/prodList.asp?scat=49 Neckstock: Black. Worn around the neck, over the shirt collar, was the neckstock. Made of light .stiffened leather, the tight fit of the stock made it an unpopular item. Sometimes a kerchief might be substituted on campaign, but only with official permission( except for inspections). The neckstock was blackened leather (on one side) and could be embossed with a design or be plane. Diamond cross-hatching was one common pattern. Another specimen is embossed with an eagle design. There is a description of a Kentucky militiaman at Frenchtown having a neck stock depicting an eagle clawing out a lions eyes. The sight of it infuriated a British officer. |
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