Believe it or not, you do not need braces to be authentic. But they help to keep your pants! So if you have braces, here are some tips to help you easily and binding.
1st Note that brackets, because they not spent by the government, leaving the soldiers to get paid for from civilian sources in any combination of colors and designs vary.
2nd I’ve noticed, to discuss many photos, not unusually, wearing your pants that no braces at all. strapless if your pants stay, you can forego their use. See the couple regiments P. Troiani S 104 and uniform civil war.
3rd I have reproduced a similar pair. If you know where the triple loop and fabric to find exactly let me know so I can reproduce them exactly. To the best of my knowledge did not exist, and elastic bands were not used during the Civil War.
4th I recommend metal or bone buttons on the pants like the ones shown above. Bone buttons are strong and they are not affected by salt or sweat.
5th I would stay away from shell and glass buttons, because they could break with stress. Metal keys are good, especially in brass, which are not affected by salt and corrosion. But remember, the metal studs have the potential to rust and stain the fabric.
6th It is a good idea to put a button on your landlord, the pants, so do not pull the wire through the belt when you wear your braces. I would also be taken to keep a significant amount of threads about the keys to her.
7th If you are the type of pants that have an adjustable buckle at the back, are the original easy to find, even in a glass button. Some sutler to make brass buckles Nice.
