31392 Union Iron Brigade Advancing at Right Shoulder Wearing Gaiters John Jenkins The First World War It’s unusual appearance included the

It’s unusual appearance included the top-mounted magazine and a side-mounted sight however in combat the Owen proved reliable and sturdy

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It was so named by the Europeans who encountered it because of its similar appearance to the wooden stocks of their own muskets and rifles

31392 Union Iron Brigade Advancing at Right Shoulder Wearing Gaiters John Jenkins The First World War It’s unusual appearance included theThe Iron Brigade was part of the Union Army of the Potomac made up from men from three Western states, now part of the Midwest, that fought entirely in the Eastern Theater. The Brigade initially consisted of the 2nd, 6th, and 7th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiments, the 19th Indiana, and Battery B of the 4th U. S. Light Artillery. Later they were joined by the 24th Michigan Infantry. Noted for its strong discipline, its unique uniform appearance,