A New Source for Vintage Civil War Clothing & Memorabilia

Chicago -- Free-Press-Release.com-- Aug 17, 2011 -- The American Civil War was recorded in U.S. history as the war that split the Nation. Consisting of more than 50 major battles and 5,000 fights, over 600,000 men were killed during the Civil War. This 5 year dispute between the North and South ended up being one of the most prominent eras in United States history.

Today, collectors, historians, and common consumers alike seek Civil War memorabilia and artifacts to a capture this significant turning point in American history. From original Civil War clothing to soldier uniforms and gear, the demand for authentic Civil War items is ever prevalent.

Just recently the online military supplier, MilitaryUniformSupply.com, added a wide range of Civil War memorabilia to its inventory, including reproduction Civil War clothes, combat accessories, and more. At Military Uniform Supply (MUS), shoppers can find both Union and Confederate uniform attire and gear, ranging from coats, trousers, brass buttons, and hats. MUS even has Civil War items for kids.

Union and Confederate Civil War uniforms are ideal for unique costumes and staged reenactments. You can complete your authentic Civil War outfit with a number of options at MUS. Some of these clothing options include forage & kepi caps, fatigue coats, and foot trousers – all available in Confederate gray and Union blue. Additionally, you can find other Civil War soldier accessories like hand-made leather holsters for revolvers, adjustable canvas suspenders, and leather gauntlets (gloves.) You can also find accessories like cartridge box slings, canteen straps, and three different Enfield Bayonet Frog Conversions – each representing the early, mid and late Civil War eras.

Among the popular Civil War hats available at MUS are the Confederate gray and Union blue kepi caps and forage caps. Both forage caps are made of quality wool and include genuine leather bills and neck straps. These Civil War caps are true collector’s items and complete the perfect soldier reenactment outfit.

Also a part of the Civil War arsenal at MUS is a collection of Civil War brass buttons. Each reproduction brass button is unique to a specific division or unit, such as the set of Confederate Virginia uniform buttons and the Confederate Artillery uniform button. These genuine Civil War buttons are available in many other states, like Texas, Kentucky, Georgia, and the Carolinas, and they are available for purchase at a great price.

MilitaryUniformSupply.com has been been a specialist in military clothing, both vintage and modern, for the past seventeen years. You can call them toll free at 1-800-336-5225 or email them at cs@MilitaryUniformSupply.com.

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Military Uniform Supply, Inc.
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