1.Rifle: 1853 (3
band) Enfield, 1855 or 1861 Springfield. or
Richmond Rifle. Included should also be a
bayonet, and Scabbard.
2.Brogans(shoes):
Union or Confederate.
3.Leather Gear:
Includes belt, buckle, cartridge box, cap
box, and if desired, a cartridge box sling.
Leather should be black. Sling may be a
Confederate canvas one. Buckle will be a
plain open frame (Georgia Frame, Forked
Tongue, or Roller Buckle). VS belt plates
will be allowed in small numbers. (VS stands
for Volunteer State and is the only known
Tennessee belt plate. Very rare.) No
Confederate cartridge box plates, or OS belt
plates. Captured US gear is allowed.
4.Canteen:Any
authentic style.
5.Haversack: Union
or Confederate.
6.Hat: Slouch or
other wide brimmed hat. Should have ribbon
sewn around brim as well as a band and bow
around crown. Caps (kepis) allowed in small
numbers. Forage Caps (the taller floppy
kind). are discouraged, since they seem to
have been obtained privately rather than
government issued.
7.Trousers with
suspenders: May be Confederate, Civilian,
or Federal. Confederate trousers must be of
grey or brown Jean wool material and have
"Mule Ear" pockets and the buckle
fixture on the back as per Richmond Depot
issue. Federal trousers may be dark blue or
Kersey (sky blue).
8.Shirt: Any
authentic style and color.
9.Jacket: Richmond
Depot pattern.Type II. Grey or Brown Jean
Wool material. Buttons should be brass I,
Federal Eagle, or wood. Jacket should have a
nine button front, epaulettes, belt loops
(sewn down), no buttons on cuffs, and most
importantly, NO COLORED TRIM OF ANY KIND!!!
10.Other: Mess gear
to include tin plate or canteen half, tin cup
(a large heavy one is recommended), fork,
knife and spoon, wool socks, housewife
(sewing kit), and a bedroll to include a wool
blanket, gum blanket or poncho, and a shelter
half.
Other equipment such as
vests, greatcoats, and knapsacks may be
purchased, but are not required. Any optional
gear should not be bought until all required
gear has been obtained.
This list may not be in the
order in which you want to obtain your
equipment. Most new members want to buy their
Jacket first. The sequence of items in the
list reflects the quantity and type of loaner
gear available and how visible a piece of
equipment appears. We have a few extra
uniforms, but very few extra rifles. Use
common sense when buying new gear. Get your
shoes and musket first, and as soon as
possible thereafter the rest of your uniform.
You may get some of your
gear from the Sutlers; usually shoes, rifle,
blankets, belts, etc.. However, your uniform
will have to be ordered through the mail to
get the one of the correct type. New members
should NEVER, NEVER, NEVER go to the
Sutlers to buy equipment without an officer
or one of the NCO's from the 14th.
The Sutlers are not familiar with our
standards and may try to sell you something
incorrect for the impression our unit
portrays. Ordering through the mail takes
longer, but you have a wider selection and
may get a better price.
If you already have
equipment, check with the unit commander
before replacing all your gear. As long as
you have authentic reproductions, existing
outfits & traps will probably be allowed
with only a few modifications. As equipment
wears out, replace it with gear conforming to
these guidelines.
