The Ohio Militia Act of 1803 directed companies to wear, "while on parade (practice), such uniform as agreed on by majority of company, and approved by the commanding officer of the regiment."
Militia Acts of 1809 and 1811 required field officers to carry swords as a mark of rank.
The militia acts recognized that militia men would not want to purchase expensive military uniforms for just two day's drill a year and most wore civilian garb when they assembled for muster.
--Brock-Perry
2012 marks the 200th anniversary of America's "Forgotten War," the War of 1812 that took place over three years, 1812 to 1815.
Battle of New Orleans.
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