"PVT. B. N. G. Schumpert, 3D SC Infantry.Examples of finished garments using our fabrics:
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Documented example of the Stripe Fabric which our design was based on.
"PVT. B. N. G. Schumpert, 3D SC Infantry.
No one knows the origin of Private Schumpert's odd ticking-striped frock coat and pants, but several such uniforms existed in the Western theater during the War."
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