The
Spanish War 1898
Inc.
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Misc. Information
Historical Sites & Reading
Following is some information not covered elsewhere. It includes aspects of events such as food supplied, appearence and ammunition. Others information will be included as it is available.
Volunteers for Gatling Gun Crew needed, authentics only. Four positions open, must be able to attend USAWS Aug. 3rd event.
Contact:
Mike Lewis
21 Pleasant Hill Dr.
DeBary, FL 32713
407 753-0936 (phone & FAX)
dragonsteel@prodigy.net
Food
Rations are as much a part of army life as the uniforms and weapons. It is our intention to make our events as realistic as possible and rations are important to the experience. The club will purchase food that is as close as possible to the 1898 army rations and issue it to participants for every meal-time that occurs at an event. The rations will vary with the event theme. normally, members must provide their own coffee, sugar and salt, inappropriate items will not be allowed. The soldiers who landed in Cuba initially carried canned beef & beans but were later issued salt pork & hardtack and even frozen beef & vegetables. When appropriate we will have a company mess. In the field we will issue rations for two man mess-teams and during two day events the club will provide enough firewood for two hot meals.
Appearance
By 1890 the beard was old fashioned. The modern forward looking man of the 1890's was clean-shaven and close cropped, sporting only a generous handlebar moustache. A change partially brought on by the invention of the safety razor. An example of this style was Theodore Roosevelt. Always fashionable, T.R. is invariably shown with handlebar and severely short hair.
For Spanish War 1898 events get a haircut and trim your beard. Men's jewelry was limited to wedding rings and watch chains so leave everything else at home. Wrist watches did not appear until WWI. Eye wear must be period.
Ammunition
Blank ammunition is commercially available in .30-40, .45-70 and Mauser 7mm. You can also make your own to use at events.
Commercial Sources
Joe Swanson, 2608 Broken Arrow St. Kingman, AZ 86401 Ph# 520 715-8868.
Joe has crimped 7 MM Mauser, .45-70 and .30-40, very loud and well priced. He also carries a magazine adaptor for the Krag to allow crimped blanks to feed.
At a field exercise everyone should have a full cartridge belt and 20 rounds in reserve.
Mr Michael Cawelti
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Selected "Best T.R." by 'The Journal'
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