What you will need to get started.

 

Soldier's List:

 

:Hat / Kepi, Forgage cap, or slotch hat (no slotch hats to be worn for parades or ceremonies)

:Uniform sky blue pants (the 5th Ind Co O.S.S had green trim, we have yet to see an original uniform so we are

 holding off on uniforms with trim for now )

:Uniform 4 button Navy blue sack coat (the 5th Ind Co O.S.S. had green trim, we have yet to see an original

 uniform so we are holding off on uniforms with trim for now)

:Pull over 3 or 4 button shirt (there are a lot of shirts to choose from)

:Black tared gaiters (not to be worn for dress parade, parades and or ceremonies)

:Suspenders

:Wool socks

:Brogans (shoes)

:Canteen

:Waist belt with buckle

:Cartridge box

:Cartridge box sling (optional, can be worn on waist belt)

:Cap pouch

:Bayonet and scabbard

:Rifle / 1861 Springfield, or 1853 3 band Enfield (the 5th Ind Co O.S.S. were issued 1860 7 shot spencer rifles. We do not use   

 them though. By useing a standard issued rifle we are able to fall in with other groups as needed)

:Haversack (optional)

:Poncho (optional)

:Greatcoat (optional)

:Glasses, if you need them (we highly discourage modern day glasses, every effort should be made to obtain a period pair)

 

Camping equipment:

(if you plan on camping you will need the following)

 

:Dog tent or A frame tent (wall tents & fly for C.O. only)

:Blanket or quilt

:Mess kit (tin cup or mucket, fork, spoon, knife, tin plate, small fry pan)

:Lantern

:Camp chair

 

Ask before you buy. You want to make sure you get items that portray our unit and the correct time period.

 

Helpful hint: Start with the basic items and add to your impression as time and money allow. You don't have to get everything all at once to get started, many of the members have extra stuff that can be loaned to you when you begin. Don't hesitate to ask.