The 12th Virginia Infantry ~ American Civil War Reenactors

Company I, The Meherrin Grays

"In another photograph is an unknown member of the Meherrin Grays. He is seated, wearing a (presumably) cadet-grey jacket and pair trousers, with a dark, probably blue forage cap. His jacket has 9 buttons down the front, solid faced shoulder straps, collar, and belt loops, with French peak styled, solid cuff trim. This is a commutation jacket, not a later Richmond Depot issued jacket. The only identifying feature is the insignia on his cap, which under magnification, can be seen in three rows as; "I" with "12" underneath, and the last row is barely visible, to ascertain its designation."

From Wikipedia

The unknown Sergeant of the 12th Virginia Infantry. In close observation of the cap, the letter "I" can be seen with "12" below.

The 12th Virginia Infantry is looking for recruits who are interested in positively and publicly portraying and recreating the lives of the Virginia soldiers and civilians during the period of the American Civil War. We are looking for men and women of good character, who are in relatively good Health, of any age, and who love history.

We are a family orientated group that is dedicated to providing a high degree of authenticity in our appearance, social activities, conduct, actions, skills and military impression. We also teach by word and example in schools, at state and national historic sites and elsewhere. The group also participates in battle re-enactments and living history events.

A part of the 12th Virginia is our civilian group dedicated to performing Victorian dance and portraying civilians of the time and period in supporting roles such as cooks, laundresses, nurses, factory workers and spies.

While the group is based in the Richmond-Petersburg, Virginia area, we have members from all over and welcome any who desire to join us. Our goal is to attract new members with like mind love of Civil War History and increase our number of members of different ages and walks of life.

Like to join us? Enlist now!