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Below is an image of a soldier (reenactor) wearing the various accouterments required to accurately portray the Federal Infantryman.
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Basic Uniform and
Accouterments
JACKET:
4 button sack coat or frock coat |
TROUSERS:
Foot pattern, sky blue, no trim |
SHIRT:
Issue shirt or civilian pattern
of period |
HEADGEAR:
Forage cap (McDowell pattern preferred) or Slouch Hat* (*black/Brown)-- Check with Recruiting Officer before purchasing other. |
FOOT WEAR:
Brogans.
No work shoes, hiking boots, or similar, without permission from Recruiting Officer. |
RIFLE (3 band):
1861 Springfield preferred
1858 Enfield acceptable
ArmiSport or Euroarms Mfg.
BAYONET:
Model 1855 Bayonet |
LEATHER GEAR:
Waistbelt - M1856
Cap pouch - M1850
Cartridge box and sling - M1855
Bayonet Scbbrd w/ frog - M1855 |
TIN WARE:
Canteen - M1858
Mucket (tin cup w / bail)
Dipper (tin cup) - M1851
Tin plate / 3 prong fork / knife |
HAVERSACK / KNAPSACK:
Tarred haversack
M1851 knapsack (double bag) |
BRASS:
US oval belt plate
US oval box plate
US round eagle sling plate |
ACCOUTERMENTS:
Lantern
Shelter half (or 2 shelter halves)
Housewife (sewin' kit)
Wool blanket (gray preferred)
Rubber groundcloth or poncho (period) |
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