I have an 1861 style Confederate Uniform and the Boots I have are CV-KMO Brogans,reputedly made by a shoemaker in Koeltztown, Missouri in 1860. Five brass eyelets reinforce the black waxed-flesh uppers, which are sewn and rivited for durability. Pegged soles. Hand made in Nevada,MO from the same last my GrGRGrampa probably got his boots made from in Missouri.
My brogans have Steel rims nailed on the Heels so they will last me a long time .
http://missouribootandshoe.tripod.com/id5.html
I've used black duct tape to hold boots together when the soles start to tear open and let the water in every time it rains . While waiting to get the letter signed to get a new pair issued
I bet the troops in Valley Forge would have loved duct tape.