I will look forward to seeing them, Martyn. For those who don't know, the 2nd Dragoons were formed in 1836 at Jefferson Barracks. Their uniforms were trimmed with an orange stripes and tape. They were engaged against the Seminoles, in the Mexican War, against the plains Indians, in Bloody Kansas, and even the Mormons. When the ACW broke out, the 12 scattered companies were gathered. Co K made 1st Manassas. On April 10, 1861, all US mounted troops were redesignated as cavalry and the 2nd Dragoons became the 2nd Cavalry. Cavalry uniform trim was yellow but the 2nd were allowed to keep their pre-war orange for recognition of service. Orange was used until the uniforms wore out and replaced by standard yellow. Info courtesy of Don Troiani's "Civil War". -- Al