Zouave Uniform Pack
(5th New York Volunteer Infantry, AKA Duryee's Zouaves)
Copy, Modify, No Transfer
Includes 6 items:
Fez with Turban wrap
Zouave Jacket (with sculpted lower)
Shirt with Vest
Sash with belt (sculpted)
Baggy Trousers (sculpted lower and upper legs)
Shoes with leggings (Sculpted) uppers of leggings are attached to lower pant leg
*Rifle in image not included*
Preface:
Thank you for your interest in this Old Glory product! A great deal of care and work was put into this historically accurate, highly detailed, and customizable Civil War uniform. You will not find a finer uniform on all of Second Life, it is our guarantee. Everything from the buttons to the seams to the texture of the cloth are based upon historical examples and executed with the highest possible quality given the restraints of Second Life.
We have also strive to allow customization of our uniforms to fit your desires or interests. All components are modifiable so you can add your own personal or historical touch to your new uniform.
History:
The 5th New York Volunteer Infantry, led by Colonel Abram Duryée, was one of the most renowned fighting regiments of the American Civil War. It is also known as the "Duryée's Zouaves," named after their colorful Zouave uniforms.
Their colorful Zouave uniform, precise maneuvers, effectiveness in combat and steady bearing under fire, won them universal respect and recognition. McClellan said that, upon seeing the colorful New York regiment, "the Fifth is the best disciplined and soldierly regiment in the Army."
The uniform of the 5th New York Volunteer Infantry (Duryée's Zouaves), 1861, consisted of a distinctive jacket, vest, sash, baggy trousers, and fez. The Zouave uniform adopted on both sides by many volunteer units during the first year of the Civil War was based on that of the elite Zouave battalion of the French Army, whose dashing appearance matched its fighting abilities.
The 5th New York Volunteer Infantry were the closest resemblance to "real" French zouaves than any other US and CS "zouave" regiment in the entire war.
Websites:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/5th_New_York_Volunteer_Infantry
http://www.zouave.org/
