ARMS and EQUIPMENT

Pictured below is an assortment of weapons, accouterments and uniforms similar to those used by officers and soldiers of the Irish Brigade.  Most of the items shown are original equipment and some of the items shown were actually used by Irish Brigade soldiers. 

1842 US Springfield Smoothbore Musket .69 Calibre

 

 

1861 US Springfield Rifle Musket .58 Calibre

 

 

1853 British Enfield Rifle Musket .577 Calibre

 

 

Socket Bayonet for Musket

 

Federal Fork, Knife, Spoon Combo

 

 

Federal Issue Haversack

 

Federal Issue Soft Knapsack

 

63rd NY Officer's Kepi

 

2nd Corps Officers Slouch Hat

 

9 Button Jr. Officer Frock Coat

 

 

The background music is "Blow The Candles Out"