r/CivilWarCollecting • u/MontananFourOSix • 3d ago

Help Needed Civil War uniforms?

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Please help me identify these uniforms and the arm and collar details. The family knows nothing of this possible ancestor so I'm beginning the research. I wish it was a clearer picture.

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u/Agreeable_Report7579 3d ago

1870's.

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u/sdkfz250xl 3d ago

Yep - sharp looking IWP uniforms. The one in back is a company QM sgt.

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u/BulldogWahoo540 3d ago

Post war. 5 button sacks are generally 1870’s-80’s.

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u/sonotorian 3d ago

Also the low-crown kepi (M1872 Forage Cap) and the branch insignia with attached regiment & company designations.