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Customer Reviews! |
Below are
just a few comments that we've received
from our loyal customers.
Dear Mr.
Daley;
The sack coat arrived today
and I am very pleased. I look
forward to doing
business with you in the
future.
Thank you
Robert W. GHi
Chris
Overcoat and shirt have now
arrived. the garments are
excellent quality ,exactly
what I was looking for,
thanks.
Jason T
In 12 years of this
hobby, they are by far the
nicest trousers I have
ever owned. Thanks again.
Jake N
I got the drawers the
other day and I wanted to drop
you a line and say thank you
for such a nice pair and also
for your great customer
service skills. I am the guy
that got the socks and a
nice pair of socks they are. I
will be in contact in the near
future for a few more pairs. I
think people, even when they
do things right, hear a little
too much of the negitive some
times and I wanted to just say
thank you.
Art R
The shirt
did arrive and it is a work of
art. Thank you for continuing
to offer the very best
Chris.....Jeff J
C.J., The vest I ordered
from you arrived Monday
past.The detail is magnificent
and it fits perfectly. The
fabric, both color and
texture, is the best I've yet
worn. Keep up the good work!
Thanks Again,
Dan D
Chris,
Just wanted to drop you a note
to let you know that the frock
coat was a huge success -- it
was a perfect fit and when we
left Mark in Richmond last
night he was still wearing it
-- in fact he told his friend
that he was going to wear it
out last night .Sorry I forgot
my camera so I was unable to
get a picture -- - will
definitely get one when he
comes the end of the month for
Spring Drill. Thank you again
for helping to make Mark's
21st birthday a huge success.
Bethanna G
Hi Chris,
Just want to drop you a
note. The Infantry federal
frock looks really great!!. Y
our craftsmanship as a tailor
is outstanding !
As we were touring the
Park, Shops in downtown
Gettysburg . I had shop owners
and folks on the street stop
me and gave you a compliment
! They
said
" That is one a nice looking
Frock ! Who made it and where
did you buy it ?" I
told them it was from C. J.
Daley.
Your product speaks for its
self !
Thanks again,
Mark
M
Good Afternoon All, Just
wanted to thank you all for my
frock coat. It's gorgeous! Very
well constructed, and a fair
price to boot. You can be sure
I'll keep you in mind for future
clothing needs.
Wendell B
Mr. Daley,
DAMN!!! That was fast! Got
the message from the mail
courier that the box is going
to be delivered today! So
I’ll have a NICE surprise when
I get home. Thanks again so
much for the fast delivery!!!
Jim R.
Chris,
Well, I got the shelter halves
and confederate trowsers in
today and as always fantastic
quality and craftsmanship. Its
come to the point where I can
just look at a list without even
seeing it... point , buy and
know I am going to get a great
product, no worries. Thank you
again.
Brian D
Besides
civil war living history, I also
play bagpipes and am often
called upon to play funerals and
weddings etc. Well today I was
asked to play at the funeral of
a 102 yr old Irish lady (God
bless her, 102! jeez) anyway
with the temperature hovering
around 28 and winds whipping
about at 30 mph plus gusts there
ain't a whole a lot of ways a
guy in a kilt can keep from
freezing to death an still look
the part of a stylishly dressed
piper. Unless he has an
awesomely stylish (strikingly
similar to the Inverness style
coat) Chris Daley, federal
infantry over coat It looked
good and kept me from
hypotherminating...I might even
wear it this afternoon on my run
;-) thanks for making that
really warm coat, saved my bacon
today.
Joe K
Just a short note to let you
know that I did received my
overcoat and cup in last Monday's
mail. The coat has worked out
more than you might have
expected. We had an event
scheduled for Prairie Grove,
Arkansas this weekend, but the
storm system that can through
dumped 15" of snow here in Osage
County. I have worn the coat to
dig out with great effect. I
figure I have gotten my monies
worth already and haven't been to
an event with it yet... Your
attention to detail and the
overall quality of your products
are wants keeps me coming back to
you my uniform needs...
Rick H
My sack coat
arrived today and it is ABSOLUTELY
PERFECT! I could not be more pleased
with the fit and quality. I actually
got goose-bumps as I tried it on!
(My wife calls me a civil war geek
but I'm sure you would understand).
I look forward to more purchases
from you in the near future.
Scott K
I just want to
take this time to thank you for all
of the quality products that I
purchased this past weekend. It felt
like you paid a group of people to
follow me around town to make
compliments all weekend. The
attention to detail just amazes me
from everything from the button
holes to the stitching inside each
garment. Again thank you for
everything and you can guarantee
future purchases from me.
Brian D.
I received my
order today and both items where
precisely as described on your
website. Thank you for the quick
turn around and I will definitely do
business with you in the future.
thank you,
Pete B.
Wow! I just got it (sack coat),
and it's exactly like all the
descriptions I've read about how
they should look. It's so totally
different from my sutler row coat
that I'm going to bring them both to
this season's events so I can show
the rest of the guys in my unit the
differences. Great work, thanks!
Guy L.
My Federal sack coat, trowsers,
shelter half, and now my Weller
overcoat are simply the best and I
couldn't be happier with the service
that I've received. Always a
pleasure talking with you at the
events.
Sincerely,
Joe G.
I just wanted to send you a
quick note and let you know that my
order (Weller hooded overcoat)
arrived safe and sound this weekend.
I also wanted to let you to know
that the coat looks and fits great,
and that I couldn't be happier with
the workmanship. Now all I need is
an opportunity to try it out in the
field!
Steven D.
After nearly freezing to death at
the event at Moody Grove in Visilia
early this year, I contact Mr. Daley
about one of his coats. I have
received several compliments on the
coat and yes I am so much warmer. I
know this not news to many of you
but after having made the mistake of
not obtaining a quality great coat,
Chris's product has been a god send.
Ernie M
I ordered one of the short
rubber capes from you and finally
had an opportunity to put it to good
use during one of those downpours at
the 145th Manassas this past July.
As the skies opened up, I merely
whipped it out of my haversack and
put it on, to the envy & amazement
of my pards :-) Thanks for offering
such a great product! Regards,
Lee G
Received my
shirt
today, Chris. Thanks for
the
ultra-fast delivery. I
LOVE this shirt. I’ve been
fretting over the possibility that
I may get stuck wearing that awful
white domet
one I have. Yours is like velvet
in comparison, not to mention
awesome build quality. Yes, it
fits around my neck, too. Great
job, I guarantee I’ll be seen in
this shirt for many events to
come.
Robert M
Chris-
I got the drawers in the mail
today, and wanted to express just
how pleased I am with them. They
are indeed very comfortable, much
more so than the Federal or CS
patterns I currently wear. I have
made a few garments and some
leather gear, so I know what hand
work is about. Your workmanship is
just about an art form! You
should be proud of your talent- it
is truly a gift. Thanks
again Chris, and if I don't speak
to you before, you and your family
enjoy a safe, happy holiday
season.
Regards,
Paul M
Hi Chris,
I got the coat [Infantry
Uniform Coat] yesterday, and I
have to say it is beautiful. Way
beyond my expectations and way
better then the last custom coat I
bought. It fits exactly as it
should. Thank you for the
excellent product.
Alan C
Thanks,
Chris,
The under drawers arrived and are
a great fit -- certainly more
comfortable than the "issue"
unmentionables
Paul H
Comrades,
I bought a dog tent a few years
ago on Skinner's Row, actually, it
was more of a "cat" (and a primal
one at that!) tent, if you know
what I mean. I've wanted to
upgrade that portion of my kit for
a while and Chris Daley was the
vendor I chose to give my
business. I am now the proud owner
of a brand-new pair of Chris'
"early war" shelter halves.
Beautiful workmanship. Thanks
Chris!
Also, it was a completely
"paperless" transaction. Here's
how it worked. I sent an e-mail
via Chris' website requesting the
tent. I rec'd an e-mail in reply
stating there were none ready at
the time, but I'd be notified when
they were ready. As promised, an
e-mail came, notifying me my goods
were ready, and gave me the option
of using PayPal. A couple of
clicks later, my money was in
Chris' bank account, and he was on
his way to the post office with my
order. Superb service. Super nice
guy. Outstanding quality product.
'Nuff said!
Keith B
Chris
Daley's system is at a level all
it's own. I have done my best to
put him under stress as I get back
in the hobby - he has responded
very well. From jackets to shirts
to haversacks to cups, socks,
drawers and now shelter tent - all
at the push of a button.
No pay until it's ready to be
shipped.
Superb quality and customer
service at a fair price.
Thanks Chris
Doug C
I just
received a Chris Daley sack coat,
lined with tan wool flannel. I
must say this is the nicest
reproduction coat I've ever seen,
Confederate or Union. For $165 new
it's a steal. Daley's workmanship
is excellent, the materials are
superb, and the research on the
blouses is top-notch. I cannot
praise this article of clothing
enough. If you're looking for a
new item to upgrade your kit, and
can spare the cash, this coat is a
wonderful addition for nearly any
Federal impression.
Yours,
Aaron G
Good Morning
Chris,
I felt kind of sick all day
yesterday due to some very
strenuous activities I took part
in all day Saturday and Sunday. It
has been hotter then heck up here
and it really got to me on Sunday.
I guess I needed my electrolytes
recharged or something. Anyway I
couldn't wait to get out of work
so I could get home and sleep.
Well I eventually got home but
there was no rest for me. You see
there was a certain parcel sitting
on my porch that I noticed as I
shut my car door. We both know
what it was. I brought the box
into the house and laid it on the
table. I didn't want to rush
things so I put off opening the
box for about 15 or 20 seconds.
To borrow a
fraise from somebody we both know,
Holy friggin sh*t! What else can I
say except... well I don't really
know what to say. Thank you! This
jacket is so cool. You were 100%
on that material and the lining
material was a great choice as
well. It gives me great pride to
look at this piece and be able to
think that each stitch was done by
your hand. It fits great and thus
will inspire me to keep my new
svelte figure. I spent the evening
checking the coat out and my wife
was probably a little concerned
that I might want to wear it to
bed.
Anyway, I
can't thank you enough and it will
be certainly with pride, when I
wear this jacket.
Thanks,
Rob W
Chris,
My mounted service jacket came in
today and I'm very pleased with
it. It looks like it belongs in a
museum. Thanks for doing such a
great job.
Joe B
Chris,
I received it [Fatigue Blouse].
It fits great and looks great. I
enjoyed it very much during the
event. I received a lot of
compliments on it too, especially
the green lining! Most of the
guys in my unit now have Daley
coats and other things: Brian S.,
Steve M., and Roy L. to name a
few. Steve and Roy had a few guys
from other units go out of their
way just to compliment them on
their shirts you made for them. I
know your busy with them now but I
thought you should know they are a
big hit! Thank you for going the
extra mile to get my coat to me.
Looking forward to working with
you again. I hope you make some
"big sizes" from time to time. I
will watch your website.
Sincerely,
Jeff F
Chris,
I received the frock coat on
Saturday. May I just say that this
is the greatest purchase I have
made. The construction was perfect
and materials top of the line. The
pocket knife was also great (at
least ten times better than my
former one). I thank you and this
just shows why my federal clothing
comes from you.
Cheers.
John M
Chris
The Federal trousers are superb!
They fit perfectly! I am not use
to such great federal trousers - I
have always been ashamed of my
federal trousers in the past.
These are great! Thanks again for
such great service!
Regards,
Todd B
You asked
for my opinion on the binder,
Well my frock is just about
done, 1 days worth of full work
and only have a few steps left
to complete. The Binder was
very helpful and the
illustrations were great. The
binder definitely was worth the
$30, saved a lot of headaches,
and made construction time
quicker, plus for those doing
their first frock coat this is a
must have instructional binder.
Making a frock is definitely not
for the novice sewer, thank god
I have made quite a few garments
or I would be totally clueless.
So anyhow there's my thoughts,
thanks for putting the binder
together.
Dear Sir,
I would like to thank you for your
speedy service in delivering the
Confederate frock coat assembly
binder to me. I ordered it on
Monday and it was in my hands by
Thursday. That, sir, is service! I
am very impressed with the amount
of information contained there in.
The descriptions of the stitching
techniques are first rate. Thank
you very much for making this
information available to enacting
community.
I remain,
Your most humble and obedient
servant,
Tim P
Chris,
I received the shirt in the mail
last week. I would like to thank
you and all involved in the 'Bully
Buy' project for the excellent
workmanship and detail put into
the shirt. I am now seriously
considering getting a Federal
Uniform coat from you in the not
too distant future. I've seen your
sack coats and trowsers up close,
again top notch stuff. Take care
and keep up the excellent
business,
Taylor S
Chris,
Got my shirt last week. I'm very
happy with it. I appreciate your
excellent job at customer service.
This was a big undertaking and
from a customer perspective you
did it well. Communication is key.
Regards,
Daniel F
Chris,
I received the 1st Sgt. chevrons
today. I have been reenacting
since 1992 and they are the best
I've seen! Great quality and very
authentic! Thanks a lot chris,
keep up the good work.
Brian L
Chris,
I want to convey to you my
absolute satisfaction in the
garment you sent me. I by no means
consider myself an expert in CW
garments, but I have bought my
share of stuff in 11 years. I try
to study what I can. That
jacket...RULES (sorry I can't come
up with better than that right
now). The finish job and attention
to detail just blew anything else
I have encountered out of the
water. Your customer service is
alien to my experience. The
quality on yours puts that jacket
to shame. The inclusion of the
free haversack literally took my
breath away. In my 11 years at
this "hobby" I ain't never seen
that, no how-no way! I was so
tickled with the jacket, I showed
it to a professional seamstress I
work with, & she was damned
impressed with it. anyway, the
price was steep, I had resisted
buying jackets & such from "high
end" dealers ( how much different
can they be?) but I believe I got
my money's worth for a change. & a
lesson. I will sing your praises
to anyone that acts interested in
hearing a tune.
Sincerely,
Joel F
Chris,
I just wanted to drop you a line
to let you know that I received my
pants yesterday. They are perfect.
They fit me really well and are
exactly what I wanted. Thank you
for the excellent customer service
and for a fine product. Everyone
in our mess is wearing something
of yours and strongly endorsing
it. Once again thanks for the
quality product and service.
Rick M
Just
received my 2 Bully Buy shirts,
trowsers and under drawers from CJ
Daley. Excellent service, customer
follow up and workmanship. Will
have the chance to use them all
this weekend, albeit at a
mainstream-progressive event in
Chicago. I recommend his wares to
anyone.
Layton P
Hello Chris
I am compelled to write just to
say the Principal Musicians
Chevrons I order arrived promptly
and they are a work of art. can't
wait to sew them on but I had to
bring them to our company's
meeting to show them off first and
the reactions were consistent;
admiration all around the people
that I showed them to shared my
high opinion of them (you should
have seen Mark Adler's face)
thanks again for a beautiful
product and great service I will
be sure to mention to all who ask
they are the work of Chris Daley.
Best regards
Joe K
Chris,
I did the Olustee Florida event in
my frock and I must say that I was
the envy of the event. In fact I
had to hire a bodyguard because a
few of the guys really wanted the
coat! Things turned out well and
I got many compliments on my natty
appearance by the guys from the
Salt River Rifles and the
Southeast Federals. I took photos
and hope to get you one soon. By
the way, that is me and some of
the boys on the latest edition of
the Camp Chase (you can call me
"Cover boy"). I am wearing my
Daley sack and trousers in the
photo. Hope to get with you guys
sometime this year and do a post
event. The Union Forever!
LeRoy M.
Chris,
I know you're busy, but I felt
compelled to write you a short
note. I was in Gettysburg this
past weekend and I got a chance
to go to the visitor center
museum. I hadn't been to the
center in years, too many
tourist. I saw the USCT uniform
coat that you had mentioned to
me in a phone conversation a
year ago or so. Believe me when
I say that I am not trying to
stroke you, but man the coat on
display looked just like the one
you made for me. I mean just
like it. If I didn't know
better I could have sworn it was
my coat on display. Damn good
job my friend.
With regards
LeRoy M.
Chris,
I received my coat and am
EXTREMELY happy with it. The
workmanship on it is awesome, and
I can't wait to use it (especially
on a warm day). Thanks for doing
such a great job, and thanks also
for including a pair of socks with
my order.
Joe B
Chris,
Got the sack in the mail today.
WOW! Excellent job sir. I am
very pleased with it and it fits
good. The sleeves are a little
long, but hey that's how the
boys got'em. Thanks for getting
it to me in a timely manner. I
know you probably got swamped
back when you posted about
anybody wanting one. The wool
is excellent with it's
pronounced diagonal weave. You
have done yourself proud. I
know that I will wear it with
pride and let everyone know that
you made it.
Your very
satisfied customer,
Baron B
Chris,
I received my sack coat today. I
cannot believe how nice and how
well made it is. I was comparing
it to my old one, WOW what a
difference!!! Nice work!! Now I'll
have to save my money and order
some trowsers!! That will
probably be next years upgrade,
unless I change my mind. Thanks
again so much, I will wear it with
pride!!
Pete S.
Mr. Daley,
Just thought I'd follow up on my
order and thank you for the superb
item I received. Everything is
great, no problems at all. I
appreciate the offer you provided,
it worked well for me. Thanks
again on the great sack and I'll
be sure to consider you as a prime
source for authentic items in the
future.
Howard M.
Mr. Daley,
Just wanted to let you know the
fatigue blouse you sent arrived
this morning (actually last night
but I didn't get to the PO until
this am). It fits wonderfully and
I am very happy. Thanks again. The
blouse is beyond anything I could
have ever imagined and I'm truly
thankful for your work. Thanks
again for everything and God
bless.
David B.
Chris,
Today, I received the Confederate
Frock Coat. One word for all this:
WHOA!!! AWESOME! (actually 2
words!) It is a great coat. I love
it and it fits right! Thank you! A
very satisfied customer.
JD G.
The fatigue
blouse arrived today, and it fits
very well! Can't wait to wear it
to for the company drill. I will
wear this with pride for this year
and many to come. Thank you for
your hard work, and good luck in
the future.
Jeff T.
Chris,
I just got home about 15 minutes
ago, and my Sack Coat was on my
front stoop. I don't know what to
say, other than, the coat is
outstanding!!! I love it. It is a
good fit and the fabric is
awesome! When I started into this
hobby, you were highly recommended
to me, and I am very pleased with
the results. I'll look forward to
sporting this Sack Coat at my LR
events, and I will look forward to
doing future business with you!
Thanks a million!
Sincerely,
Jacob D.
Chris,
I was extremely pleased when I got
home from work this afternoon
(after a crappy day) to discover
that my fatigue blouse had
arrived. I wasted no time in
tossing my leather jacket on the
floor and ripping open to box to
see what is truly a great piece of
craftsman ship. I actually had
goosebumps when I put it on. Fits
great. It really made my day.
Almost better than Christmas. I
don't know what else to say,
except thanks. Some how "thanks"
doesn't seem like enough...but it
will have to do. I look forward to
my first event in it, and will try
to get a photo for you. I can't
believe...after seeing and feeling
this...that all these guys wear
that really heavy, crappy wool
coats from Skinners Row.
Hopefully in the not too distant
future I can get a shirt from you.
Saving my pennies for the good
stuff. Thanks again. I honestly
appreciate the hard work and
effort you put into this blouse.
Kind regards,
Chris W.
WOW WOW WOW WOW, I received the
sack coat it is a perfect fit, did
I say WOW yet I am very happy with
it and it looks so authentic, I
cant believe how well it looks,
just like the coats in the old
original Civil war photos it wears
and hangs the same as originals
look, a mighty fine piece of work
there Chris, can't wait to show it
off. Thanks A million for letting
me know that you had one in my
size.
Thanks
Doug P.
Hello I
received my order of the 1st
Sergeant chevrons and I am very
pleased in the turn around time
and the polite service. I am a
very satisfied customer.
Thanks
Josh Q.
Hey, thanks for making good on
your promise. I got a lot of
compliments last weekend on the
Western State Issue jacket you
made me several months ago, I
expect lots of drooling over the
Excelsior jacket. Thanks again.
Scott R.
Mr. Daley,
I would simply like to thank you
for the quality of your products.
I received my fatigue blouse in
time to wear at an NSSA event in
Winchester this past weekend.
Your blouse put the finishing
touch to my impression. I cannot
begin to tell you how many
compliments I received. I am
simply amazed at difference
between it and the blanket weight
junk that I used to wear. I was
asked and could not answer, what
type of wool lining did you
use? It is very fine yet
comfortable. Again I cannot say
enough praise.
Sincerely,
Dave M.
Howdy Chris....got the drawers
and let me tell ya...I'll remember
ya when I say my prayers from now
on!! Thanks for a high quality
spot on authentic pair a drawers!
Can't wait for the next under
drawer inspection or river crossin!!
See ya in the field...
Keith R.
Mr. Daley, I received the sack
coat in the mail today. Thank you
for letting me trade sizes. I
really like the coat, and your
work is awesome. Best Regards,
Andrew H.
Chris, didn’t get to thank you
for getting the shelter half to me
in a most expeditious manner. It
arrived on Thursday, and I left
for the Chickamauga LH the next
day. It rained all weekend and
things would have been
considerably more unpleasant
without that shelter half. Thanks
again.
Robert M.
Got the
forage cap in the mail today.
WOW!!! What a finely crafted
piece of history. Geez, this
thing is awesome! It fits my
head perfect. It has that nice
rakish look to it like you see
in so many of those original
photos. I want to commend and
compliment you on making this
project happen. In a word, you
ARE the cutting edge supplier in
this hobby. I can't comment
enough on your drive and skill
to offer us super authentic
stuff. Thank you for that. And
if you could, please thank Joel
Bohy personally for me for
making such an impressive forage
cap. I will wear and show this
cap off proudly! Again, I thank
you and Joel.
Baron B
Just a little bit of positive
feed back on your product.
Since I started in this hobby
in the late 80's I've owned
and used more drawers and
drawer-like things than I want
to consider. We had the first
event of our season out here
last weekend and I had my
first chance to try the
drawers that I picked up from
you last winter. Yours is the
first pair that I actually
enjoyed wearing by the end of
the day. No pinching, no
gathering, no chaffing, they
didn't split, tear or
otherwise go to pieces in
other words they worked just
fine. My complements on a
great simple product.
Just to
let you know that the two sack
coats I ordered from you
arrived safely in New
Brunswick today (Thursday,
February 27). They look great!
I could see even while the
coats were still folded in the
box that I had arrived at a
different (and higher) level
of quality. By the way I did
send you the requested postage
via PayPal as you suggested. I
hope you got that alright.
Thanks again for all you help.
I expect I'll become a walking
billboard for your work here
in our region.
Best regards,
While I
was opening the box, I have to
admit, I was excited as my kid
will be on Christmas. The
quality exceeds my high
expectations of the Famous C. J.
Daley! It looks very good! I
look good! From now on, I will
be the most handsome guy in the
whole Irish Brigade. My pards
will envy me. The cursed
secessionist scum of the south
will refuse to shoot. They will
say, “Whoa, hold your fire men,
you might hit that hat. Its too
beautiful! Lets surrender just
so we can go over and see it!”
Chris, it really looks great.
Thanks,
Richard F.
Hello
Chris,
I received the sack coat today.
I cannot believe the difference
in quality to the sack coat I
currently wear. Your sack coat
surpasses the one I have in
every way. Thank you for your
assistance. I look forward to
purchasing more item from you in
the future.
Regards,
Rob W.
Hello C.J.
Daley,
I want to ensure you that the
following items were field
tested this winter weekend,
February 15th-16th. 2003. A pair
of Canton flannel under drawers,
Wool flannel federal issue
contract shirt, Wool federal
issue socks and a Weller
overcoat. All were nice and
cozy, and were admired by all.
The hood on the Weller overcoat
is particularly nice when the
cold breeze and snow flakes come
whipping through camp, many were
envious. I was scared to take a
hit on the battlefield lest
somebody decided they had more
need of the coat than my widow.
Regards,
Ken G
I
recieved the drawers and
chevrons yesterday. The
drawers are FANTASTIC! Great
material (ones that actually
won't rub your skin off),
great fit with adjutsable back
with period correct stay,
button fly (so no more
clothing acrobatics to relieve
oneself), and very durable
material! Thanks again for the
rapid response,
Mr. Daley,
I was organizing my kit this
morning, getting ready for
another upcoming season, when I
realized that I had not sent you
a letter of thanks for all the
great stuff you've made. I've
been in the process of re-doing
my impression and in that time
have received one pair dark blue
enlisted trowsers, a sack coat,
two federal contract shirts, and
most recently a pair of those
great drawers. All of the
garments are really top notch
and I can't thank you enough for
what you are doing for the
hobby, my apologies for not
sending something sooner.
Sincerely,
Greg M
Chris,
I came home from yearbook around
7:15 this evening and was
anxious to see if I had heard
back from the university that I
applied to about college for
next fall. I got an even better
surprise though as I saw a
package at my computer. I
quickly ripped it open, as best
I could, and was ecstatic to get
the Blouse, Thank you so much!
I'll be wearing it around to
break it in and the fact that I
can't take my eyes off it. Out
-standing job, you have yourself
a new spokesperson and life
customer. Thanks!
Joe D
Chris,
Received the Chevrons yesterday
and all ready stitched them on!
I'm VERY impressed with your
service and quality business. I
will no doubt do business with
you again and will also
recommend you! Thank you!
Regards,
John W
Hello Chris,
Just thought I would let you
know that I am thrilled with
this years Christmas present
from my wife. Assuming that you
probably don't recall what that
may have been, it is one of your
commercial sack coats. It really
is a beautiful piece and I wore
it for the first time over at
OBVR for one of their xmas
candle light evenings. Not that
it is the same coat that I can
compare it to but I did compare
it to an original Cavalry
Officers Frock coat that I have
in my collection. The materials
used are identical with a slight
difference in the sleeve lining.
On the original the sleeve
lining is striped just like what
you used but the material itself
on the original is polished. I
look at your coat at it is like
I have an original. Very cool.
By the way having those pockets
will be great and I love the way
the sewing was done around the
opening of that inside pocket.
Rob W
I wore the
Frock coat you sold me last
month to my first reenactment
since the purchase. I belong to
Gary B's group, 10th Virginia,
Co. H, out here in So. Cal.
along with Lance W. and Richard
M. I wanted to let you know that
your coat was the talk of the
event. Richard tried to get me
to give it to him, then tried to
buy it from me.
Thank
you again for the great
product..
Tom D
Dearest Mr.
Daley;
Today, my friend, I did receive
your pants. I wish I had read more
correctly about the 4 braces
button issue but is of little
discourse. Certainly it did
surprise me but buttons are added
easily. They fit stupendously and
the material is, as anything else
you make, the finest. The quality
I am wearing is possible only by
Divination. Elst wheres I have
your drawers which are the most
comfortable undergarments there
are and the contract issue shirt
is certainly the most
uncomfortable but after a time it
becomes very warm and almost
enjoyable. God bless you, sir, you
are the great gift to re-enacting
and suttlery goods.
Marc H
Chris, It took a
while, but I finally was afforded
the opportunity to wear the SA
Coat that I purchased from you
last spring. It, along with the
replacement issue shirt (gray
rather than the ever shrinking
brown) are absolutely awesome!! I
had wanted to thank you in person
during our recent trek through the
NE, but in logging 8300 miles,
there wasn't time to add G'sburg
to the list. Thanks for your
efforts and quality of work, and
your support of the CHAPs
organization. Respectfully, John
Persinger Washington Civil War
Association CHAPS
John P
HI Chris
I gotta tell you this one. The
totally awesome coat arrived last
Saturday morning, fantastic. SO
I'm looking at the calendar and
wondering when I'm gonna get a
shot at using it and I'm figuring
maybe April probably October.
Well, Angela and Mark's daughter
was getting married this past
Friday and they hired me to play
bagpipes at the church. It turns
out to be one of the coldest and
most blustery days of February and
I'm wondering what am I gonna do,
it definitely was not kilt and
jacket weather but when you play
the pipes you have to wear the
whole 9 yards , so to speak. Then
I get to thinking, I have this
super quality, really warm,
inverness style (kinda) wool coat
and it matches my kilt and jacket
etc. Well let me tell you brother
I put that coat on and piped away
and the wind was blowing but it
didn't matter thanks to my new CJ
Daley coat...you may have a whole
new market Chris.
cheers
Joe K
Hmmmm....once
again you've outdone yourself.
According to your web, the
haversacks wouldn't ship until
April, but to my surprise I came
home yesterday to find a package
from LD Haning containing two
haversacks!! Now that's service
from the both of you with the best
part being the haversacks
themselves.....our old ****** ones
(hanging head in shame here) have
been relegated to the very back of
the equipment closet for extreme
emergencies only. Many thanks to
both you and Tim!!
Mark
B
Chris,
I received the shelter halves,
pins, and trowsers. I must say I
am very pleased. The shelter
halves are definitely the best
reproduction I have seen yet. The
trowsers are great too. They are
a little long, but I can just roll
them up. I am very pleased with
the quality of your goods and will
definitely spread the word to
others. Thanks again! Im sure I
will be doing business with you
again soon.
Sincerely,
Jonathan E
I wanted to let
you know that I received my order
for drawers today. They fit
fantastically, and the speed of
delivery is amazing. After years in
the hobby, plagued with slow
delivery at the convenience of the
retailer, your service is a breath
of fresh air and truly amazing.
Thank you so much for your fast
service and quality products.
Bob W
Chris,
Thanks again for your quick work. I
received many compliments on the Lt.
Starr coat, which are, in fact, due to
your great work.
Dave G
Chris,
I just wanted to Thank You again for
the great Weller overcoat (holding it
back for me, sewing on the buttons,
and putting up with my anxiety over
getting it Saturday before nightfall).
It is really great and came in handy.
I can't say enough about your products
and the consideration you give to your
customers. The other things that I've
bought from you several years ago are
still the best around and in time I
will more than likely buy more. When I
wear your uniforms/clothing/equipment
I really "feel" more like a 19th
century man and hopefully appear that
way to others.I hope to do business
with you again. I will hopefully see
you at So '62, if not sooner. I will
check back with you to see whatever
else it is that I can't live without.
Best Regards,
Jos. G
Chris,
I just wanted to thank you again for
selling those logwood trouser I
bought from you this weekend at
McDowell. I do appreciate the
discount in price. I would also like
to thank you for your fine
workmanship and detail you put into
every garment you produce and your
kind service and professionalism you
display in dealing with not only
myself, but the reenacting community
in general. You are the first person
I'll contact whenever I'm looking to
have any new uniform or clothing
items made in the future. Again,
thank you for your cooperation and
great service.
Daniel C
CJ, I received my
Federal issue socks and Pvt. Meyers
Federal issue shirt today. Wow!
These products are great. This was
the first time I ordered from you
and will be back for other needs in
the future. The attention to detail
and fine workmanship is quite
evident. Thanks so much!
Ken G
Chris..,
Just a short note to let you know that I
received my frock coat today. To say
the very least - I am 110% satisfied
with your finished product. I can't
wait to show it off to all my
comrades...
Most respectfully yours,
Rick H
Chris, I got the frock coat today
,all I have to say is WOW!!!!!!! I seen
****'s and your surpasses his by miles.
truly a work of art!!!! Thanks again.
Joe K
Mr. Chris Daley,
Last year I purchased a lined fatigue
blouse from you, and just a few minutes
ago, placed an order for a pair of under
drawers, and a canteen cover. First of
all I just want to say I am ecstatic about
your sack coat. I volunteer at the
Cincinnati History Museum, and a reenactor
since 1990. We compared your sack with a
several that were on display, and I must
say we were impressed. You could hardly
tell the difference. I must say from all
the people I have dealt with, by far you
are the best vendor out there, making
items historically correct, and making
them affordable.
Chris E
Chris,
I just wanted
to send you a short note to express how
happy I am with my new frock coat. As
usual, the quality is superb and it fits
great! I really believe that you are one
of the main reasons that the "hard core"
(or whatever you want to call it) movement
has taken off. You provide top quality,
authentic items without a long wait at a
very fair price. In addition, your savvy
business practices have opened up the
world of authentic reproductions to the
masses. The days of waiting months or even
years for high quality items are over and
I couldn't be happier. Thanks! Best
wishes,
Bill L
Chris,
Received my CS (Bomar) frock on Saturday.
It is without a doubt the best fitting
coat I have purchased from anyone (include
my Brooks Brothers suit!!!). I don't know
what modifications you made to follow my
instructions but all I can say if you ever
get into the alterations business I've got
a ****** frock that could use the same
modifications in the stomach region (I'm
tall not fat)!!!! That little extra is
what sets you apart. Since I'm just
developing a Confederate impression, after
years of reading and working so hard on my
Federal impression, I won't pontificate
about how authentic it is vs. extant,
etc.. I can say it is a beautiful coat.
Not having ever touched the original I can
say it exhibits all the traits that I have
read the extant coat this one is modeled
after exhibited and that is all I could
hope for because that is what I wanted.
You've done a lot for the c/p/h community.
Besides the craftsmanship, $300 for that
coat is a great deal as well. When I first
got back into re-enacting the sources I
got from your website's bibliography (and
what I gleaned from John Tobey) provided
me with the foundation I need to research
my Federal impression. So a big thanks is
long over due!
Thanks again.
Jeff L
I wanted to take the
time to let you know I received my CS
frock coat from you today, and I have
nothing but good things to say about it.
I've been wearing it around the house all
night ;). Your attention to detail in your
garments comes through again, I was more
than pleased to see the buttons were held
in place by twill tape. I am looking
forward to wearing at an event in the
near future. Thank you once again for your
time and effort,
Most sincerely,
Andy A
Chris,
I received my order Saturday.
Everything is perfect as usual. Let me
know when the military vest and kepi are
ready and I will send payment. I spoke
to Brett A. and he received his trowsers
on Friday, in time for the weekend
event. Thanks again for everything.
Regards.
Mike M
Mr. Daley, The
brown jean Confederate issue trousers
arrived today. Wow, I'am 100%
satisfied! Great fit and I like the
jean cloth much more than what the
others were made from! I can't wait
to wear these and strut around at the
next event.
Thanks,
Erik
McB
The
nicest lookin banny rooster in the
Sesech Mess thanks to C.J. Daley!
Mr. Daley,
I am writing to express my pleasure with
an order I placed with you several weeks
ago. I would have sent my thanks earlier,
but I had been out of town the weekend the
package arrived, but was able to get my
new sack coat and contract shirt just in
time to go out of town again for a living
history event at the Carter House in
Franklin, Tennessee. I am also looking
forward to using them again at Pickett's
Mill next month. Once again, my thanks for
offering such quality equipment and prompt
service.
Andy A
Hey Chris,
Wow, that coat [Confederate English
Overcoat] is really cool. Out of all of
the stuff you have done for me, this coat
has got to be on top of the list. Well,
that IU jacket is up there as well. I have
been over and over this coat checking out
everything that went into it and every
time I look at it I notice something else
that I didn't before. This might sound odd
but that collar is really neat and the
button placed on the bottom is something I
didn't expect. The hand work through out
is impressive as it seems (no pun
intended) there is more of it in this coat
than most of what I have seen in others.
The material is awesome including that
lining. I added one small touch to it last
night. I sewed in my ancestors name rank
and regiment (Lt. P. H. Wood, 1st SCV)
into the lining to give it a very personal
touch and I did so intending to honor him
and his service. As I have said in the
past your work is that of an artist and it
inspires the wearer.
Thank you.
Rob W
Chris,
I just wanted to let you know that I went
home on leave in early March and was able
to try on both pair of trousers and my
sack coat. Awesome job. I am very pleased
with your products and thought that it was
money well spent. I'm really excited about
getting home now and hitting up a couple
of events in my new duds. The guys in my
unit are going to be ashamed to stand next
to me in line. Couldn't be happier in
doing business with you.
Tom G
Hello Chris;
After making a cursory review of the
overcoat and looking in my reference book
Langellier's; Army Blue: The Uniform of
Uncle Sam's Regulars and looking at page
143 a closeup of the civil war enlisted
man's overcoat you have done an
outstanding job in matching the color and
weave of the material as well as the
stitch used for the button holes. Although
a little pricey at $425, the authenticity
as close to the original as possible is
amazing and is definitely worth the extra
money. One needs as much protection from
the elements that clothing can give.
Comparing your coat to *****'s is the
difference between night and day. The
weight of *****'s overcoat because he did
not follow the quartermaster
specifications and cut all kinds of
corner's. The wool lining ***** uses is
considerably lighter the muslin lining is
see through. The eye and eyelets are
modern, he does not use any inside
reinforcement patches. Holding your coat
in one hand and the ***** in the other,
the ***** is considerably lighter I would
guess his would be at least 2 pounds
lighter.
Your Obedient Servant,
Mike M
Dear Chris,
I am writing to let you know that the Tait
jacket arrived in Ottawa a couple of weeks
back and it was a pleasure to take it out
of the box. I wanted to let you know that
the jacket is a fine piece of clothing and
I appreciate the workmanship and detail
you have put into it. In my capacity as
the curator of a historic military
clothing collection, I look after a number
of jackets produced by the Sir Peter Tait
Co., for the Canadian Militia, in the
1860's. In looking at the cut and
appearance of your work and the original
Peter Tait products, you have captured the
look and feel of mid-19th Century military
clothing. Please feel free to post my
personal comments on your work for your
testimonials as they are well deserved.
Yours sincerely,
Eric F
I purchased one of your
Tait jackets on Sunday and am thrilled
with it. I've studied them up close a good
deal and I think your work is right on the
money. Couldn't be happier, and wanted to
let you know - job WELL DONE!!!
Martin A
Hello Chris!
I would like to say I am extremely
satisfied with the quality of the canton
flannel undergarments I purchased from
your site, the are the most comfortable
period underwear I have ever worn. I am
also very pleased about the fact that I
ordered them on Monday and received them
on Wednesday, good job!
Thanks again!
James C
Chris I just wanted to say that I love the
coat, I know its a been a while since I
got it but I just never had the time to
email you, but its a great coat I wear
every time I go out. Even grocery shopping
after an event were its been in the rain
smoke dirt mudd and anything you can
imagine I still wore it. Its a great coat
and I can't say enough about it
John B
Chris,
Man oh man. Got my Tait jacket/trouser
combo in the mail today. All I can say is
wow. I got home at 6:30, opened the box,
and put them on. It's now 10:30 and I
have yet to take off the jacket. Your
attention to detail and workmanship are
obvious throughout both articles of
clothing. Oh, and both fit perfect as
well. Can't wait until Mansfield, so I
can wear it in the field, and my next
order from you.
Your Servant,
Eric F
Good day sir. I managed to
make Gettysburg from Canada last weekend,
and took advantage of your sale on the
overcoat and trowsers. They are just amazing
in looks, quality and workmanship. Also, the
colors were just what I was looking for. I
picked up a pocketknife while there, and it
also looks great! I look forward to
impressing my pards with my new duds as soon
as the season starts.
Thanks,
Mitchell E
Hi Chris,
I'm very taken with your Peter Tait
jackets... what a fine job you have done! I
have seen the Taits at the Museum of the
Confederacy in an up-close, personal viewing
of the garments, and your repros are quite
nice to say the least - you should be proud.
Martin A
Chris,
I'm sorry I missed you over the week end. I
was there and did go to the store. I wanted
to tell in person how much I love the coat
(the lining is great!)
Thanks for a great job!
Matty C
We
currently support each item that Chris Daley
provides through his excellent web service.
However, the items we specifically use are:
Lined, Unlined and Schuykill Arsenal Sack
Coats, Federal Issue Overcoat, Federal Issue
Trousers, Federal Issue Contract Shirt,
Regulation Shirt, Canton Flannel Drawers,
Federal Issue Socks, Federal Issue Shelter
Half, & Contract Haversack. Also available are
Forage Caps from Joel Bohy that are absolutely
wonderful. Excellent customer service
www.fightingboys.com
Mr.
Daley, you’re the man. I wasn’t expecting the
trousers to be in by this weekend, but sure
enough there they were along with the rest of
my order Friday morning. Thank you very much
for your excellent service.
Michael M
Hello Chris,
Just dropping you a line to say a big thankyou
for the Tait jacket that arrived today, The
workmanship is fantastic a real masterpiece I
shall wear it with pride, I got it in 6 days
and believe me on deliveries to the UK that's
very good. Next time I'm after anything else
I'll be knocking on your door! Thank you.
Warm Regards
Graeme H
I
received the Tait jacket today. Once again
you have provided a quality garment. It is
beautifully constructed and is a work of art.
When we talked I had mentioned a Tait jacket I
had seen at the Greensboro Historical Museum
in NC. I have since found a picture of it in
Leslie Jensen's Johnny Reb The Uniform
of the Confederate Army, 1861 - 1865
on pages 60 and 61. It differs slightly from
the Pendleton jacket but has many of the same
characteristics. Anyway, thanks again for the
great jacket and I look forward to doing
business again in the future. Hopefully some
in person at Gettysburg when I move back east.
V/R,
Robin
C
Hey Chris,
We bought a pair a drawerd from you for me and
they just arrived yesterday. I must say, they
are the most comfortable things I have ever
worn! Exceptional craftsmanship, I must say. I
look forward to dealing with you in the
future.
Thanks,
Zach W
I
just want to tell you that they came in on
Friday, and I am so pleased with them. I
wish could I wear them everywhere, but u
know, they do have exposure laws, so that's
not really an option, but if I could I
would. They are such great quality, but
that is what I always get form you. Keep up
the good work, and maybe ill persuade my
pards to get a pair also. Thanks for the
hard work
Travis Z
Daleys,
Just to let you know, the French Blue Vest
arrived. Fits well and very impressed with
the quality and workmanship.Thank you for
your efforts and prompt service. I very much
appreciate your contribution to my
impression and our mutual avocation.
Bill
B
Chris,
I received my great coat on Christmas day , my
wife totally surprised me with it; she said
"there was no way we could get it if we are in
the process of moving". The coat is fantastic,
the quality of your garments are unmatched in
the industry countless hours of research and
love of the period as well as your willingness"
to go the extra mile" for your customers are
displayed in ever stitch of your work. I am
right now looking at my copy of "Echoes of
Glory" (Pg. 129) and one can see the detail of
your work is exactly as the originals plus your
own signature styling can be seen as well,
perfection Sir is all I can convey.
I hope to see you and your wife at this years
Olustee reenactment ;it will be a pleasure for
me to meet both of you, and thank you in
person.! Thank you again for all the hard work
you and your wife do for the hobby ;It really
makes the Civil War come to life for me and the
children that I do work shops with!. Hope you
and your family had a Great holiday season ,and
I look forward to ordering a pair of trousers as
well as French style underwear very soon.
Best regards,
Chris
Finally got a chance to use my overcoat this
weekend. 38 degrees with a good breeze blowing, it
was just what I needed. Couple of Yankees offered
to trade their great coats for it because of the
hood. I will put it to the ultimate test on Lee -
Jackson day weekend in Lexington Va.
Best Regards
Jim M
Chris,
Just wanted to let you know that the CD jacket and
trousers arrived today and they honestly couldn't be
better. Besides the attention to detail and
workmanship, which I expected to be great, they fit
like they were tailored just for me (trousers are
perfect in both the waist and in length)! I think
it is fair to say that you will be my first choice
for uniform pieces in the future.
Best,
Dear Chris,
I received my cap today in the mail, and words cannot
describe the feeling of happiness I have with its
craftsmanship. It is the best cap that I own, and
truly surpasses anything anyone else can produce. Be
expecting to receive many orders for your fine wares
in the future.
Travis Z
Chris,
I just wanted to let you know that I received my
vest yesterday and to say thanks for another great
fitting, quality garment. The French blue color is
awesome and judging by the pictures on your site, it
looks spot on to the original. Just when I think I'm
all set, you put something that I "need" on sale.
Thanks, you're killing me! Keep up the great work.
Take care,
John P
Hello Mr. Daley,
I just wanted to let you know how delighted I was to
receive my vest the other day. It is truly a work of
art. Excellent in all regards, materials,
workmanship, fit, etc. It is as I and many others
have come to expect from you, only the best. Just
wanted to let you know how pleased I was with it,
and how surprised I was with the speed with which
you had it made and sent off, (much faster than many
who sell off the rack items). So thanks so much for
the vest, and especially the opportunity to save a
couple bucks with the special. Also, would you relay
the message to Mr. Bohy that I am very pleased with
my Brooks cap. He does superb work and I hope to buy
from him again. I love the cap and it even looks
perfectly silly. I feel like I stepped out of a
drawing of "Hardtack & Coffee."
Thanks again,
Jeff D
Hi Chris,
I just wanted to commend you on awesome work and
running a friendly business. I have ordered a sack,
forage cap, and stripes from you in the past 12
months. One of my units was in Gettysburg on the 3-5
weekend for "Ohio at Gettysburg". While we were
there, we couldn't wait to get to Pat Klein's store on
Steinwehr Avenue to see your stuff. Four of us bought
your gray wool federal issue shirts, me and another
bought drawers. It was great. Your stuff is primo!!
And Pat is very friendly too. Again, this is a big
thanks from me and my pards and we hope to see you at
Lookout.
Sincerely,
Ken C
Hello Mr. and Mrs. Daley,
I just received my sack coat and words can't
describe my elation over this garment; the sack
coat is fantastic and worth every penny I sent
you for it (more even) you can really tell you
love your work, every detail is exciting to look
at, its like going back in time and putting on
one of their original coats. I don't know what
else to say ,I sincerely love this sack coat;
you have captured the essence of the civil war
with your craftsmanship, thank you Sir and
Madam thank you very much.
Ted W.
Chris,
I received my JT Martin coat today. It is
outstanding in quality and of excellent
craftsmanship, keeping in fine with your
reputation as an unrivaled tailor of 19th
Century uniforms. Thank you for getting it to me
so fast. I am in your debt. Look me up if you
are ever at a Western event and I will gladly
treat you to your favorite refreshment anytime.
Greg C
Chris:
I received the Columbus Depot Jacket today,
possibly the best WBTS jacket I have ever
owned! It's a great fit and I am impressed
with your kraftwerk! I will definitely buy my
next set of pants from you. THANKS A MILLION!
Greg D
Chris,
The mounted service trousers I ordered came in
today, and I wanted to let you know how pleased
I was with them. The fit and the workmanship are
fantastic. And the attention to detail is
impeccable (I noticed that even the
inside-the-trouser-leg buttons for support
straps were present). Thanks for doing such a
great job on them. I'll be wearing them to War
on the James when I participate in my first
event as a mounted cavalryman. Can't wait!
Joe B
Chris
The Columbus Depot jacket is AWESOME! I wore it
at our Ft. Stevens, OR, event last weekend, and
it was great! Doug wore his there, too (along
with one of your great Confederate frocks), so
our mess looked mighty good. :-) Thanks for all
the great work you're doing.
Your Comrade,
Chad T
Chris,
Just a quick note to let you know how pleased
I've been with the uniform items I've bought
from you. They fit great, and look even
better! I've had guys in my group, ask where
I get my uniform items, and I tell them from
the best in the business...you. I'll be
getting all my uniform items from you from now
on...like I said, you're the best!
By Files Right,
Shannon L
Sir,
Thank you! The jacket and trousers are
outstanding! The workmanship on both items is
great. Both items are a great fit. The jacket
and trousers will greatly enhance my Western
Confederate impressions. Again, thank you!
Brian H
Chris,
I received my jacket and trousers Friday, they
fit great and I am well pleased. I also wanted
to say this and the issue shirt Bully Buy seem
like an excellent business idea. Making 100
shirts at the same time and processing orders as
a group would seem to be tremendously more
efficient than doing them individually. The
hobby benefits not only by more quality gear but
a more issue look. Having a number of men in a
company not only with Columbus Depots but the
SAME CD is great. Even the better CS units out
here are still too ragtag by far, completely
buying into the "no two dressed alike" in a very
literal sense. Thanks again.
John D
Mr.
Daley,
I received my new forage cap last week, and just
wanted to take some time to tell you that I
absolutely love it! It is amazing, and by far the
best cap I have ever worn! I actually like it so
much, I have been wearing every spare moment I can
around the house! The quality of the work and the
materials is outstanding. I could not be more
satisfied. I look forward to doing more business
with you in the immediate future. Thank you again
from a new and hopefully "regular" customer.
Coby T
Chris,
Just received my shelter half and pins, federal
sack coat and forage cap and I am extremely
impressed with the construction, fabric and fit.
The ability to order something on-line via an
extremely well laid out website and pay via paypal
is a huge advantage to someone like me who may not
have the time to spend on the phone or paging
through a website. The articles arrived very
quickly and the prices surely must be the best
value in the quality end of the hobby. The forage
cap in particular is a work of art. The shelter
half is the best I have ever seen - buttons,
grommet holes, weight of fabric and dimensions are
spot on. Thanks so much for your service and
craftsmanship. I will definitely be ordering
again.
Doug C
Dear Chris,
Just a quick note to let you know how pleased I am
with my Pvt. Wiedershiem forage cap. (Yes...I had
to wait until Father's Day to get it...you are a
dad, you know how it is:) It's interesting how
different the angle of the crown, the design of
the bill, and the interior lining is when compared
with my more "mainstream" cap. Thanks again. The
wait was well worth it.
George B
Chris,
The Weller Overcoat which you sent to me back in
February of this year. With some of the snowy and
cold weather we have had this past winter in the
Northeast, I have even worn the coat to work or to
shovel snow, and it has kept me warm all the way.
I have worn the coat to two events reenactment
events now as well as to the drill weekend for my
unit. Not only did I receive some very good
compliments, but the darn thing actually kept me
dry with damp and rainy weather at the two
reenactments! Truly great! We have also been
corresponding more recently than February
regarding some questions I have on possible order
of trowsers and I have to say your level of
customer service, courtesy and willingness to
share your knowledge is just simply AWE some!!! I
will definitely be ordering from you in the future
of any relevant items I might need.
Regards,
Gerard M
Chris,
I received my cap in yesterday's mail. I wanted to
let you know that I think it looks and feels
fantastic. The cap has all the characteristics
that I was looking for but had been unable to
find. This is the first forage cap that I have had
that had a brim and chin strap comparable to the
caps I had viewed in the Gettysburg NMP collection
when I volunteered there back in high school. I
won't claim to be an expert on these matters
because I don't make my living working around, or
immersed in, the war's material culture. I will
say that in my opinion any c/p/h group should have
you added to their recommended dealer list for
caps. The caps you and Joel are producing are as
good, or better, than any I have been able to lay
my hands on, and I have seen most of the well know
ones on the market. Thanks again and please thank
Joel as well.
Jeff L.
Chris,
I received my state jacket and haversack yesterday
and I couldn't be happier with them!!! The jacket
is absolutely beautiful and the materials and
craftmanship are simply superb...I can't wait to
wear it in the field. The haversack is a little
"too white" and likewise I can't wait to get it
out and dirty it up a bit! Thanks again for the
great work and speedy delivery.
Sincerely,
Brian W
Greetings,
I just received my new forage cap I had ordered
and it is GREAT! I am extremely pleased and
excited. Thank you for an incredibly great item.
You have another happy customer.
Thanks again,
Jeff W
Hi Chris,
Just wanted to let you know I wore the state
jacket picked up from you at McDowell. I wore it
to a living history in the area I need to tell you
it is an awesome jacket. The denim lining, padded
gave the garment a fuller chest and just looked
great. I examined the original photos on your
website and, no surprise, found my jacket a twin
of the original. I appreciate the quality you put
into your product. Some authentic producers seemed
to have lost the concept of quality as the need
for quantity surfaced. Your stuff is as good as it
has always been. Secondly, the satinet fed pants
are a perfect fit and a bit of a sin I think. I go
without drawers and very much appreciated the
softness of the satinet. I felt like I was in silk
pajamas all weekend. Is that a bad thing? Great
pants, well made and comfortable. I may never go
kersey again. As of today I have of your
manufacture: an old hardee, ground cloth, the
state jacket, and two pair of pants. The drawers
you made for me via my wife's christmas plea have
long gone and are now relegated to rags.
Everything I have of your manufacture I value for
its quality and attention to detail. Thanks again.
Steve A
Chris:
Just wanted to let you know that the overcoat
arrived yesterday and I'm quite impressed. The
material and workmanship are excellent!
Combined with your friendly and attentive
service, I would have to say that you're running
a first rate operation. I would not hesitate
one instant to recommend you to anyone looking
for high quality goods. Thanks again, and I look
forward to doing business with you again in the
near future.
Mr. Daley,
I received my Weller Hooded Confederate Overcoat
last night and I must say that I am very pleased.
The coat fit perfectly and your workmanship is
that of the highest quality. Your excellent
research shows in the quality product you produce.
It is apparent that great time and care is
involved in the products you make.
Thank you,
Scott D.
Dear Chris:
The sack coat arrived! What a beautiful piece of
work! It fits great, and I can't say enough good
things about the quality of materials, the
workmanship, and your EXCELLENT customer service!
I can't believe the difference between your
fatigue blouse and the farby coat I've been
wearing the past four years. In the future, when
I need new uniform pieces, I'll come back to you.
I'm looking forward to receiving the trousers I
ordered. Thanks so much for your great service.
It was truly a pleasure to do business with you!
Sincerely,
Bruce R.
Chris
I've wanted to say thanks for the boiler I got
from you in March, but I have been extremely
swamped with school work. I had my mom call to
order and to see if you had an early war shelter
half in-stock. I had asked her to use the credit
card so the stuff would arrive sooner. Anyways, my
mom was very confused at what I exactly wanted and
she said you were extremely wonderful to deal
with. She said you could have easily sold her a
late war half which is not what I was looking for.
She said I can deal with you anytime and that's
saying something as she frowns on me buying CW
stuff when I could be using it for paying for
school. Sorry for rambling on, but I just wanted
to let you know that.
Andy V.
Good Morning Chris,
I am sorry that I did not get back to you sooner.
I received the coat on Monday. It was still
snowing when I got home that night so when I saw
the package on my porch I said to myself what a
perfect opportunity. I removed the coat from its
box and put it on and grabbed my shovel. Well the
coat stood the test! I may have been cursing the
snow but I was warm and happy to have this really
nice coat to add to my impression.
Thanks,
Rob W.
Mr. Daley,
I received your Confederate Hooded Overcoat in the
mail yesterday and couldn't be happier. It looks
great. The quality of your product is second to
none. I couldn't be more pleased with the
material, the lining, the feel. It looks 1860's. I
can't wait to show it off at my first event of
this year next week. I know the other members of
my group, are going to be green with envy. This
is definitely going to add to the uniqueness and
quality of the overall impression of our group.
I'm sure the look will generate a lot of questions
from the public. Again, thank you for your
impeccable research and excellent reproduction.
Without reservation, I will be recommending your
products to everyone. I'm still amazed how really
impressive the coat looks. I wish I could wear it
around work, but unfortunately it's indoors.
Thanks.
Sincerely,
Drew P
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