Post by Otto von Bismarck on Mar 26, 2010 3:32:02 GMT -5
The 5th New York was one of the best units to serve in the Union army which was under the command of Abram Duryee,the Zouaves were famous for coolly having a count off during under heavy sustained fire at Gaines Mill,the regiment maintained a excellent action record during the war but enlistment expired in 1863 on the 14th May.
The 5th wore a typical Zouave costume,fez with white turban,the blue tassel cap being worn alone on service.The jacket was conventional Zouave with shirt,with baggy trousers tucked into high gaiters.