47103 - U.S. War of 1812 Infantry Fifer First Legion- Seven Years War She fends off the chill

She fends off the chill of the morning with her lovely paisley wool shawl

A dark blue streamer was attached to the staff

patterns and fabrics varied greatly

but not the last

While this flag was away being decorated with battle honors after the Seven Days battles

47103 - U.S. War of 1812 Infantry Fifer First Legion- Seven Years War She fends off the chillU. S. War of 1812 Infantry Fifer On 23 Jan. 1813, the Secretary of War acknowledged receipt of the new model infantry cap and approved it. These new caps were leather replacing the earlier felt models and were almost identical in style to those adopted by the British Army in 1812. This tombstone style cap had the front raised above the main body of the cap, with a short leather poke, or brim at the front. The caps were fitted with a braided cord and