Confederate States Navy uniforms illustrations, circa 1861-1865.

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Confederate States Navy uniforms illustrations, circa 1861-1865.

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Illustrations of Confederate Navy uniforms of officers and sailors during the Civil War.

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Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 7152913

Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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