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Good Morning Mark

The coat had a sewn in edge that is simply fringed. And it was made in panels. Sewn about an inch from the edges and those panels were also fringed. Probably with a pair of scissors

The ribbon on my hat is called a cockade. This cockade is in the Mexican national colors green, white, and red. The cockade distinguished you as a member of the militia per the general orders. It was the only emblem of uniformity for the militia. This was popular in most countries. Was either worn on the hat (generally on the left side) or on your frock coat over the left breast

Looks similar to the purple thistle, bloom, traditionally worn by Scottish warriors. A symbol of resistance, as the thistle is very hard to get rid of.

Cool!

Thanks for sharing.

The Jacobites wore a white cockade. Hence the tune and march.

Great kit as per usual Bob.

Hardly any of my kit is handsewn, and if so, usually not by me.

I did dye this hunting shirt (and the stove, counter top and kitchen floor 🙂) using berries of the local flame-leaved sumac, which as it turned out gives a lighter shade of grey than the berries of regular sumac growing further east.



Of course the beard isn’t period-correct, given the smooth-shaven fashion of the time.

Hey Bob, great stuff as per usual.

Not sure I've asked before, or not, but who made the knife and sheath?

Thanks for the info, I really didn't think your cockade was a gay pride statement



mike r

I see. A new park across the street from the old one. Well, the old park was pretty good.

Saw this the other day, and I’m trying to recall what happened in San Felipe in 1827.
I’ve read a good bit about Texas history, but this was a blank.
Today after reading the link and watching the video, I’m more informed.
I had never heard of this first attempt to establish a free republic in Texas!
I still refuse to buy that The Texas Revolution was fueled by slavery.
Most of the anglos were there for the promise of cheap land, and probably to escape debt back home.
What they found, was a shot at a new life. Worth dying for if need be.
I love that idea!
It’s what fueled our own revolution from England.
Now I’m going to ask a favor of you, and Birdy. I know you fellows have read a bunch about our Civil War. I posted a thread regarding the Pinkertons, who gave Little Mac estimates of confederate strength in 1861/62.
Do you fellows agree, or do you think I’m ready for a tin foil beanie?😀
Reon

7mmbuster,

In actuality, the Fredonian rebellion was about the 3rd attempt at establishing a republic in Texas. Counting the Guterriez-Magee expedition, which was an offshoot of a rebellion against Spain. As well as the Long expedition.

Geno, the knife I was weating in this photo was made by Eddie Atnip of Tennessee. I made the sheath.

I have a big pile of knives.

Thanks for a bit of Texas history.

Reading the link in the initial post, I saw a mention of Texas Cherokees. I never knew that Cherokees settled in Texas. Being a small bit Cherokee (my ancestors are from northeast Oklahoma and walked the Trail of Tears), this grabbed my attention and has given me something new to check into.

I need more !

Cool😎