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Question regarding Western Confederate jackets

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JW1398:
I'm relatively new to reenacting, and have a couple of questions about jackets in the western (Army of Tennessee) theater.  First, how common was jean wool?  Was it much more common than "regular" wool?  Also, in trying to develop a somewhat generic impression (2nd KY Infantry, Orphan Brigade) would a plain, nondescript shell jacket be more "versatile" than, say, a commutation jacket or Columbus Depot jacket?

Mike S.:
Although this is an old inquiry, I'll resurrect it with a reply since it went unanswered but is a very pertinent subject. It should be required reading for all who are seeking the same information.

I HIGHLY recommend that you read this entire article on the subject of Confederate Jackets, both Eastern and Western Theaters. Les largely wrote THE book on the subject:

http://www.military-historians.org/company/journal/confederate/confederate-1.htm

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