Description: Civil War Rubber Army PonchoAlthough rubber had been used for decades prior to the Civil War, it was not until the 1840s that a process - called vulcanization - was discovered to make the manufacture of rubberized clothing possible.During the Mexican War, the US army contracted for rubberized knapsacks and ground cloths. When the Civil War started there was a rush to procure the new waterproof gear for the troops, and contractors began churning out thousands of ponchos and ground cloths - collectively referred to as "gum blankets." They would be a standard piece of military gear for all Union soldiers.Our rubber poncho features a slit at the center making it suitable for wearing and reinforced grommets just like the originals.
Price: 49 USD
Location: Columbus, Mississippi
End Time: 2024-08-27T07:32:01.000Z
Shipping Cost: 16 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Original/Reproduction: Reproduction
Theme: Militaria
