| Authenticity Standards Goodson Rifles |
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| The truth is the truth, reenacting is expensive. Anyone that tells you differently is filling you with that stuff bulls leave behind. It is too expensive to do it wrong and have to try and resale your gear. It is best to do it right the first time around. The most expensive items are the Enfield or Springfield, tent, uniform and accoutrements. Everything you need can be found at the sutlers, tented merchants, on Sutler's Row. However, remember these people are merchants and they make their living selling to reenactors. We have provided you with our preferred sutlers list. These are people we have used in the past and have confidence in their honesty and integrity. Just to be on the safe side, we ask that you contact us before making any purchases. Remember to start with the basics and build your impression. By following this advise, you will hold your cost down to the minimum. After the initial cost, you will need to purchase only an occassional can of powder and musket caps. |
| Brown/brown or brown/gray jean cloth Richmond Depot Type II shell jacket with epaulettes and belt loops, trimmed in black tape, 9 Muffin style Virginia Seal Buttons. A mix of VA. Seal and Federal is acceptable. Brown/brown or brown/gray jean cloth, five paper back tin button fly, foot infantry trousers with side seam or mule ear pockets. Shirt of period construction, cotton or Linsey-woolsey with buttons of tin, shell, wood, or glass. Vest are optional, however, if worn, must be of period reproduction materials and Civilian Cut. Period correct brogans or boots with heel plates shall be required. Period correct brown or gray rag wool socks shall be required. No Wal-mart red or blue racing stripe cotton tube socks. Belts shall be 1 1/2" black leather with Georgia or Confederate Frame forked tongue or captured US worn upside down. Cap pouches shall be black leather, unmarked 1850 style or British Enfield style. Cartridge boxes shall be black leather, rived belt loops, with no outer marks or seals. Rifle slings shall be optional but advised. Bedrolls shall be optional but advised. |
| Period reproduction drawers shall be optional. 6' A-frame tents shall be used by all members unless unit Commander. Ground cloths gum blankets or ponchos shall be optional but advised. Three band Enfields or Springfields shall be required. Bayonets, bayonet scabbards with brass tip and bayonet frog shall be required. White canvas flat leather fasteners suspenders shall be required. |
| Knapsacks shall be optional. If used shall be single pack or Issac Campbell. Eye wear shall be period reproduction or contact lenses. Hats shall be of good quality reproduction or jean cloth Kepis. No hat blanks. Each member shall purchase period reproduction tin plate, tin cup, and eating utensils. No Speckle Ware. Haversacks shall be plain off-white cotton canvas or pillow ticking. Canteens shall be required bullseye or wood preferred, however, if stainless steel is used it must be covered. |
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| Farb-anything post-Civil War in a Civil War period reenactment camp, worn or carried by a Civil War Reenactor. Farby-an individual that does not comply with authenticity standards. Combatant-arms bearing Civil War Reenactor Hardtack-a hard craker made of flour, salt, water and lard; ate by Civil War soldiers after soaked in coffee to soften. Haversack-a canvas bag carried by Civil War soldiers containing personal items. Accoutrements-accessories to be worn with a military uniform. Period-The Civil War Era 1860-1865 Living History-a planned program to demonstrate the culture, living conditions and attitudes of the population, both civilian and military, during the Civil War Era. First Call-Echoed by the 1st Sgt. or Adjutant to warn combatants to prepare for the battle scenerio. |
| Dictionary of Reenactment Terms |
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| The Goodson Rifles emphasize authenticity, and to prevent confusion in regard to the appropriate physical image that needs to be portrayed by our members, below is a list of what is considered acceptable for Company A, Goodson Rifles' members |
| What Every Recruit Should Know |