31413 Union Iron Brigade in Gaiters Tearing Cartridge W. Britain - Collectors Club Lazar – disobeying orders

Lazar – disobeying orders

One GI helps his buddy to the nearest Aid Station

cap in hand

Cautiously moving forward ready to open fire with his Gewehr 43 rifle

and Nathan Bedford Forrest

31413 Union Iron Brigade in Gaiters Tearing Cartridge W. Britain - Collectors Club Lazar – disobeying ordersUnion Iron Brigade in Gaiters Tearing Cartridge Although it is commonly believed that the western Iron Brigade wore distinctive dress, the truth is that this unit made up of midwestern regiments simply wore the same uniform of the regular U. S. Army of the period. The Hardee pattern felt hat with regimental number and company letters in brass, the nine button wool frock coat with light blue piping for infantry, sky blue kersey trousers, and white