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¡Rayadillo!
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An ongoing study of the uniforms and equipment of the Army of Spain during the late colonial period and the Spanish American War 1868 - 1898.
Rayadillo is the name given to the distinctive blue and white stripped fabric used to make the uniforms worn by Spanish colonial soldiers before and during the Spanish-American War of 1898. 1898 - 2008 The 110th Anniversary of the Spanish American War Remember July 1, 1898 - 2008 Honoring the heroes of both the American and Spanish armies that fought on San Juan Hill and at El Caney. Eternal glory covers them all! Check out our feature page... *NEW!* Spanish Colonial Infantry Uniforms of 1898: More Than Just Pajamas The most recent additions... 10 / 26 / 2008 Spanish Colonial Infantry Uniforms of 1898: More Than Just Pajamas 5 / 26 / 2008 Model 1886 Infantry Equipment 5 / 25 / 2008 Some Examples of Filipino Equipment 3 / 29 / 2008 Guardia Civil Veterana de Manila Uniform The study and collecting of Spanish Army relics and souvenirs from the Spanish American War is my passion. This project had its beginning as a display with a printed guide describing the artifacts at the TMCA militaria collector's show in Franklin, Tennessee a few years ago. My hope is that this website will eventually develop into a reference book that will, for the first time in the English language, accurately detail the uniforms, insignia and accoutrements of the Spanish colonial forces that opposed the United States during the Spanish American War of 1898. The study will focus on original artifacts and period photographs from the three major colonies of Cuba, Puerto Rico and the Philippines. Period regulations and first hand sources will also be presented. If you have information you would like to share related to this project please contact me, Bill Combs, at : (¿Usted no habla inglés? ¡Ningún problema! Mi español es pobre pero si usted me escribe, entenderé lo que usted está intentando decirme.) Remember, this is a work in progress. More information and new topics will be added often. Click the links below and enjoy your visit.
This website was designed, built, and is maintained by Bill Combs. If you like what you see and are in need of a website of similar quality, drop me a line at: agmohio@sbcglobal.net Coming Soon...Plus Ultra
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