The Plattsburg Manual
Description:... Book Excerpt: ...n one or two soldiers in uniform conduct themselves in an ungentlemanly or unmilitary manner to the disgrace of the uniform, the layman shakes his head and condemns all men wearing that uniform. Hence, show by the way in which you wear your uniform that you are proud of it; this can be best accomplished by observing the following rules:1. Carry yourself at all times as though you were proud of yourself, your uniform, and your country.2. Wear your hat so that the brim is parallel to the ground.3. Have all buttons fastened.4. Never have sleeves rolled up.5. Never wear sleeve holders.6. Never leave shirt or coat unbuttoned at the throat.7. Have leggins and trousers properly laced.8. Keep shoes shined.9. Always be clean shaved.10. Keep head up and shoulders square...
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