MILITARY UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS
Our objective is to portray the average Confederate Infantry Company in the Army of Northern Virginia. Outfitting the soldier's impression can be as simple or as involved as you would like.
The list provided below is offered as a guide to help you select the various items of your uniform. The basic element
of the uniform is the gray shell jacket with a seven or nine button front. The infantry jacket has no color trim on cuff or collar.
Military style pants are typically used, however, there is sufficient documentation to show a number of soldiers wearing a mix of civilian and military clothing. All clothing items must be made from the same type of natural fabrics used during the period, as further detailed in the list below. Leather goods are primarily black, although brown is acceptable. If you wear eyeglasses, you must use period glasses or contact lenses. While all of this is extremely confusing, don't worry. We'll help you out.
REQUIRED UNIFORM LIST
(costs shown are approximations provided for your information)
Shell jacket -- made of wool, 7 or 9 button front with no color trim cuff or collar. ($60 to $80)
Trousers -- wool, button fly, pewter or bone buttons; any shade of gray or brown. ($50 to $70)
Shirt -- any period style such as calico print, white muslin, etc; bone. pewter, wood or shell buttons. ($25)
Suspenders -- cotton duck, leather or pillow ticking. ($10)
Socks -- wool, natural or gray ($7)
Brogans -- Civil War shoes ($85)
Hat -- kepi, forage cap or civilian style ($20 to $40)
Period glasses -- (if needed)
Vest -- (optional) military or civilian pattern ($45)
Poncho -- (optional) gum or oil cloth ($30)
Great coat -- (optional) gray, blue or civilian ($150 to $200)
Haversack -- Cotton duck or tarred ($15 to $25)
Canteen -- smooth side, bulls eye or wooden ($30 to $50)
Cartridge box -- US M1855, 58 cal. or CS variation ,also enfield box ($60)
Cartridge box sling -- black (preferred) or brown ($13)
Belt -- black (preferred) or brown ($12)
Buckle -- rectangular, Virginia state seal ($13)
Cap box -- US M1855 or CS pattern ($20)
Scabbard and frog -- Enfield or Springfield, US or CS variation ($20)
Tin cup -- heavy grade ($7)
Bed roll -- wool blankets or period quilts
3-Band Muskets -- 1853 Enfield or 1861-63 Springfield rifled musket. The Enfield is preferred, although the US Springfield was used by both armies. ($350 to $450)
Rifle sling -- brown ($10)
Triangular Bayonet -- Enfield socket bayonet or M1855 Springfield socket bayonet ($25)
Pistols -- only officers carry pistols
Tents -- shelter half or "A" tent ($50 to $125)
Eating and cooking utensils -- period style only
Plates -- tin, pewter or wood bowl
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