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Below is a list of equipment needed to complete your basic Federal Infantry kit.  Each of these vendors are selected because of their known quality and attention to authenticity.  Before you make a purchase we want and encourage you to talk to current members to get their opinions.  Which have been developed from their own research and experience.  We also encourage you to do your own research.


Sack Coat or Fatigue Blouse
N.J. Sekela
Wambaugh, White & Company

Trousers-sky blue
N.J. Sekela
Stoney Brook
Wambaugh, White & Company

Braces (suspenders) or a Belt
N.J. Sekela
Wambaugh, White & Company
Trans-Missippi Depot
DuVall Leatherworks

Shirt-Civilian and/or Issue
Wambaugh, White & Company
N.J. Sekela

Footwear-Jefferson Bootee
Missouri Boot and Shoe

Socks-wool and/or cotton
Wambaugh, White and Company
Carter and Jasper

Forage Cap
Wambaugh, White and Company
N.J. Sekela

1858 Dress Hat (Hardee Hat)
TP&H Trading Co. (Tim Bender)

Rifle & Bayonet-1861 Springfield
James River Armory
Lodgewood Mfg
C&D Jarnagin
Fall Creek

Cap Box, Cartridge Box with tins and plate,
Cartridge Box Sling with Plate,
Waist Belt with US Buckle,
2 Rivet Bayonet Scabbard

Missouri Boot and Shoe
DuVall Leatherworks


Haversack-black
Missouri Boot and Shoe

Smothside Canteen w/ Linen Sling
The Rambling Irishman
Blockade Runner

Cup, Plate, Utensils and other Tinware
Carter and Jasper
Ezra's Barnhouse Goods
C&D Jarnagin

Gum Blanket
Carter and Jasper
C&D Jarnagin

Wool Blanket-US issue
N.J. Sekela

C&D Jarnagin

Shelter Tent-one or both halves
Wambaugh, White and Company
The Rambling Irishman

Knapsack-double bag
Missouri Boot and Shoe

Under Drawers
Wambaugh, White and Company
N.J. Sekela

Misc. Needs & Wants
Ezra's Barnhouse Goods
Carter and Jasper
 The Rambling Irishman

Authenticity Standards

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