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Uniform Guidelines
Coat: Fatigue Coat lined or unlined
Trousers: Sky blue and of correct period construction.
Hat:
1. Dress hat
2. Citizen hat
No Huck Fin hats or hat brass of any kind.
Shoes:
1.Brogans (Sewn or pegged)
2. Boots. Remember we are marching on Sunday. Brogans may be better for your feet.
Shirt:
1. Citizen shirt (the 11th was just coming off of furlough. Would you want to wear a scratchy shirt?)
2. Issue Shirt Contract Brown or Grey.
3. Domet Flannel
Blanket:
Brown-grey with US
Gum Blanket.
No Ponchos!
Bedrolls only.
KNAPSACKS ARE NOT ALLOWED! At this point the 11th had placed their knapsacks in storage.
Canteen:
M 1858 Canteen (Smoothside, grey/brown in color), Cloth sling.
Bullseyes accepted
No chains
No sky blue or dark blue canteens allowed.
Weapon:
1. 1861 Springfield rifle with correct modifications
3. 1853 Enfield rifle with correct modifications
NO Smoothbores or two bands
Belt: Late War version with US buckle.
With or without brass keeper.
Scabbard: seven rivet with brass tip.
Will accept two rivet
Cap Pouch: M1850 Cap pouch
Cartridge Box: M1855 .58 box may be worn with sling or on belt.
Haversack: Tarred variety. Needs to be short in length. Cup will be inside
Extras: This is up to you. Remember to pack light! We will not allow over packing. Bring only what you really need.
Pipes only! No cigars.
Twists or plugs only.
No Corps badges
Please place all medicine in a period correct container of bag.
MEDICINE IS ALLOWED.
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