Uniform & Equipement Guidelines:
Headgear: Forage Cap
Coat: Bring your Frock Coat and Sack Coat
Trousers: Sky Blue Trousers
Shirt: Issue shirt, Civilian shirt
Footwear: Government issue brogans
Drawers: Period patterns
Socks: Correct pattern & material, cotton or wool
Canteen: Smooth side, jean wool cover with cotton sling
Knapsack: Federal double bag
Haversack: Issue black tarred
Mess Gear: No stainless.
Cartridge Box: .58 Cal Box with sling and all plates
Cap Box: 1850 pattern with wool liner
Bayonet Scabbard: 7 or 2 rivet bayonet scabbard with attached finial
Waistbelt: US buckle with brass keeper
Blanket: Federal issue or civilian blanket
Ground Cloth: Issue gum blanket, oil blanket, no ponchos
Shelter: None needed
Firearms: 55, 61 or 63 Springfield w/ matching bayonet
*Strongly encouraged to bring a bed sack. There will be a few available on site. We are also working on a way for you to purchase a bed and pillow sack before the event.