![]() ![]() It was common practice to paint the regiment's crest on the pack's flap. The pack flap was normally painted as a waterproofing technique. A cloth pouch was sewn into each half of the knapsack to carry those items. The bag was used for carrying sleeping gear, hygiene items, spare clothes and personal items. The most common bag, a knapsack, was made of heavy linen cloth folded in half to form a square. The average bag measured about 12 x 12 inches with a flap secured by three metal buttons. ![]() The haversack was a white linen or muslin bag for carrying food, utensils and small personal items. Both gaiters protected the feet and legs in rough terrain and kept dirt out of the shoes during shore duty. The half gaiters reached a few inches below the knee. As seen on the model, half gaiters (spatterdashes) were sometimes worn, replacing the long leggings. ![]() Gaiters (long leggings) were designed to be worn over the stockings and came above the knee. Narrow, leather garters held up the stockings. They were worn over white or gray long stockings. The breeches (knee-length trousers) were either off-white wool or natural linen. A black linen cravat (neckband) was often worn around the neck over the shirt's collar to give a neat appearance. The waistcoat (long vest) was bleached white linen or wool cloth. However, some enlisted Marines received green-colored shirts. The remainder of the uniform covered by the coat included a collared shirt, typically a white or unbleached natural linen pullover. It included round cuffs with several buttons sewn around the cuff. It was made of green wool with white facings and had white lining and plain, white buttons. The standard pattern regimental coat typically followed the European design. ![]()
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