Now, what weaponry did a color-bearer bring into battle? Was he unarmed as he is in the game, or did he typically have something in which to defend himself and the colors with?
Now, what weaponry did a color-bearer bring into battle? Was he unarmed as he is in the game, or did he typically have something in which to defend himself and the colors with?
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Correct Saris, no Armory issued weapons were given to standard carriers.
Now whether or not a soldier were to carry a personal defense revolver, pistol or knife as part of his kit, was up to him; and of his own pay.
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Army of the West
''I'm here to play an American Civil War era combat game, not Call of Duty with muskets.''.
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This discussion on arming color bearers is all well and good but I do believe the Developers have stated Color Bearers in Game will not be armed.
I know not much of detailed history of the civil war, but in Napoleontic period it was indeed an honour to carry the flag. Also it came together with a rank in the field. Some say it is a ceremonial rank only, but some of them where younger officers in training. So indeed it was a special tast in the field. Also it came with a sword to defend yourself and you where surrounded by sappers and other special soldiers.