| Federal Uniform and Gear Requirements Uniform Headgear: 1. Forage Cap - Federal or indigo wool, leather bill with leather sweatband. 2. Civilian Slouch Hat - Edge of brim as well as hat band bound with silk. No "hill billy", unblocked, floppy hats. 3. Hardee Hat - black wool felt, hand-stitched sweatband, label in crown, double-stitched on brim. Shirt: 1. U.S. regulation issue. Single closure at neck. Donet flannel. To be hand-stitched and flat-felled seams. Natural off-white. 2. Contract shirt - Blue, gray, or tan cotton. Machine stitched with hand sewn button holes. 3. Civilian shirt - 100% wool or 100% cotton; woven checks or muslin with hand-sewn button holes. Coat: 1. Fatique blouse. Lined or unlined. 5-8oz. wool/flannel, 4 button front. Hand sewn button holes. 2. Commercial blouse - Civilian manufacture. Lined, 4, 5, or 6 button front. Hand sewn button holes. 3. State / shell jacket - Lined with shoulder straps, 9 button front. 4. Frock coat - Lined and padded. 9 button front with tail pockets. Hand sewn button holes. Trousers: sky blue, 21 oz. wool kersey with stamped tin paper back buttons. 1. Schuykill Arsenal - All hand stitched. Hand sewn button holes. 2. T. Martin Pattern - All hand stitched. Hand sewn button holes. 3. Steubenville Arsenal - Machine or hand stitched. Hand sewn button holes. 4. Cincinnati Contract Trousers - Machine stitched. Hand sewn button holes. Suspenders: Any type of civilian model with tin or brass buckle. NO nickel plated metal. Drawers: 1. Military issue. Hand sewn button holes. 2. Civilian pattern. Hand sewn button holes. Socks: Civilian socks of cotton or wool. Hand knit is best. Shoes: 1. Jefferson booties/brogans 2. Identified civlian boots. Blankets: NO quilts. 1. Brown or gray U.S. issue blanket. 2. Civilian blanket of 100% wool with muted earth tones. Limited use. Tentage: U.S. issue shelter half (early war) with rope and hand sewn grommets. NO brass grommets. Gum Blanket: U.S. issue gum blanket. NO large grommets. Haversack: U.S. issue tarred type with buckle and inner bag. Canteen: 1. U.S. issue smoothside with or without jean or wool cover. 2. U.S. issue bullseye with or without jean or wool cover. Knapsack: Optional usage. U.S. issue double bag. Cartridge box: 1. U.S. issue M-1855 box with plate. 2. Other U.S. issue. Cap Pouch: 1. U.S. issue M-1850 2. U.S. Shield front. Waistbelt: U.S. issue black bridle leather with belt plate. Bayonet Scabbard: 1. U.S. 7 or 8 rivet for Springfield or Enfield. 2. U.S. 2 rivet for Springfield. Weapon: Reproduction weapons need proper modifications including removal of all anachronistic markings and polyurethane and correctly stamped. 1. P- 1853 Enfield 2. M-1861 Springfield. 3. M-1855 Springfield. NO anachronisms such as, but not limited to: Modern eyeglasses Modern jewelry Wristwatches Cigarettes Enlisted use of cigars Modern wrappers, containers, etc. |