Fifth Regiment New Hampshire Volunteers


5th Regiment New Hampshire Volunteers Authenticity Guidelines adopted September 2003 Vendor List updated February 22, 2008 N.B. Try not to acquire anything until you have consulted one of the following members: Authenticity Committee Paul Parvis, Chairman; David Nelson, Chairman Emeritus; James Blake, Ex Officio Mike Mantini, and James Feindel, Quartermaster Emeritus The 5th New Hampshire Volunteers organization is dedicated to portraying the common Union Infantry Soldier during the Civil War Period 1861-1865. Members of the 5th NHV are committed toward developing the most historically accurate impression possible of a Civil War Soldier. Reproduction equipment utilizing the correct materials and construction techniques must be used in all items. From time to time, members of the 5th NHV may be required to improve their impressions, as new historical documentation surfaces. Buying early-war reproduction equipment should be the goal. And buying cheaper goods should be carefully evaluated. The gear won't last, look good or feel right especially on long marches. Better to try and acquire higher-end goods - you won't be sorry. Listen to the voices of experience. Notice to former 5th New Hampshire Volunteer Members. Please let us know if you would like to sell your used gear especially items made by Paul Smith or Donald Rademacher. Contact Paul Parvis pbparvis at sbcglobal.net at your earliest convenience. Step one. Contact a member of the Authenticity Committee or Executive Board to assist you in selecting, and purchasing your equipment from the Vendor List. Recommended books to acquire to help you acquaint yourself with the uniforms and equipment. 1) The Columbia Rifles Research Compendium, 2nd Edition, November 2007. For your copy go to www.columbiarifles.org, www.watchdogreview.com or tobeyje@aol.com. This is an excellent resource document. According to the editors: The CRRC is more than just a reenactor handbook. The CRRC provides documentation and presents research that backs up the "Columbia Rifles' Standards of Authenticity", with an emphasis on an Eastern Federal - generally, Army of the Potomac - infantry impression. The 2nd Edition of The CRRC included numerous articles, is 425 pages in length, is illustrated, and will be published in November, 2006. The 1st Edition of The CRRC sold well over 1,000 copies, generating over $4,000 for preservation of New York State Civil War battle flags. 2) Another book you should acquire to acquaint yourself with the material culture regarding a Civil War soldier is Echoes of Glory, Arms and Equipment of the Union, Alexandria: Time-Life Books, 1991. It contains photographs of original artifacts from muskets to "housewives," and will provide the building blocks necessary for you discern a good reproduction from a bad or "farby" reproduction for your impression "kit." The above resources will provide excellent reference as you begin to acquire the necessary items for the field. And remember, feel free to consult the authenticity committee if you have any questions. *Scroll down further to see Required Items and the Approved Vendor's List with contact information.* 5th Regiment New Hampshire Volunteers Required Items
First Year Sack Coat - Proper 5th NHV Pattern* Sky Blue Trousers* Gallowses, braces or suspenders* Canton Flannel Drawers* Issue shirt white domat flannel* Civilian shirt* Double pegged or sewn shoes with heel plates* Canteen - smooth side with hemp string* Wool Socks - two pairs* Forage Cap* Knife, Fork and Spoon* Forage Cap* Tin Plate* Tin Cup* Waist Belt with leather keeper preferred Cartridge Box Sling Belt Plate - Thin edge - "puppy paw" preferred Box Plate - Thin edge Breast Plate Black Haversack with cotton drill liner Gum Blanket - small grommets Cartridge Box - sewn fastening tab Wool Blanket Cap Box - shield front preferred Musket - Enfield or 1861 Springfield - latter preferred Musket Sling Bayonet - Original or Italian are best looking and durable Bayonet Scabbard - two rivet Second Year Frock Coat Knapsack Shelter Half with bone buttons preferred Overcoat with woolen or baize lining * Your personal items should be the first items acquired. The 5th NHV Quartermaster may make arrangements for loaner equipment. In certain circumstances an additional 6 months may be granted for the required equipment. You want to avoid synthetic materials and machine-sewn buttonholes and top stitching though both were available during the period - but more the exception than the rule. Assembling your kit will take patience, knowledge and money. Final notes. The vendors or sutlers appearing below are essentially cottage industries and therefore may be "here today," but "gone tomorrow," without warning and quality may vary from time to time. Purchase your goods with credit cards and try not to send money too far in advance of receiving an order. We have fairly and objectively evaluated the vendors to the best of our ability considering your best interest, "turn around time," quality, reproduction accuracy and affordability. Check this page often for revisions to the sutler "roster." Woolen, "sky-blue" kersey fabric from an original overcoat provided the wallpaper background for this page. Notice the raised, diagonal "whale" which is characteristic of the woolen cloth. The original fabric's color is somewhat darker than the what you see here.
5^th Regiment New Hampshire Volunteers - Approved Venders List - as of August 19, 2005 Updated January 21, 2006 Check the following web sites frequently: www.authentic-campaigner.com. Tremendous source for information and the “Bully” buy of the month. N.B. - The Skillet Licker is no longer in business as of February 2008. http://www.njsekela.com Nick continues to produce some of the finest goods for the hobby. www.cjdaley.com. Chris Daley provides a wide variety of uniform items using Charlie Child's material. Chris has moved to an in-stock business. Chris recently moved to Williamsburg, Virginia and we wish him all the best. Chris Sullivan manufactures trousers and has been in business a number of years. In addition to his commercial grade trousers, Chris has reintroduced his museum grade trousers. Chris also maintains an in inventory option, where you can find trousers and other items. Original Canteens Original Canteens Continued Sack Coat originals Eyeglasses Article Frock Coat originals Great Coat originals Trousers originals Colonel Cross Artifacts - Sword, Spurs and shoulder boards are in the New Hampshire State House; the saddle is owned by the Lancaster Historical Society and the pistol is privately owned in Maryland.
Shoes or "Bootees" or "Brograns"	Shoes will require the longest time to acquire, so order them, with heal plates attached, as soon as possible. Buy an extra pair of BLACK OR DARK BROWN laces also.	Missouri Boot & Shoe Co. 951 Burr Crossing Rd. Neosho, MO 64850 (417) 451-6100 missouribootandshoe.com MJN Boot & Leather Shop Mick Nesseim 27210 468^th Ave P.O.Box 351 Tea, SD 57064 (605) 368-2922 mjnboot.com	Mattimore Harness (Tom Matimore) 509 South Second Street Laramie, Wyoming 82070 (307) 745-8460 www.civilwarboots.com
Eye wear	Contact lenses are best followed by using original frames. Contact a committee member. Click here for excellent eyeglass article by D. A. Nelson
Socks	Woollen socks - period machine knit socks appear to last the longest.	C.J. Daley Historical Reproductions www.cjdaley.com Karin Timour 81 Payson Avenue, Apt. 1 New York, NY 10034-2755 (212) 567-0605 Kitmour@aol.com	Joyce DeMatteis 798 Old Savage Rd. Arlington, Va 22922 (804) 263-6590
Forage Caps Type I	A good forage cap will cost a few dollars. You should try the cap before buying and one that is a little tight is preferable. Sweat will form fit the cap and keep it on your head during a windy day or when you are charging the sesech. Type 1, "early war", is preferred.	Nick Sekela P.O. Box 28 Butler, N.J. 07405-0028 (973) 626-3051 www.njsekela.com Chris Semanick 5619 Carroll St. Baltimore, MD 21207	Brad Keune 19 Pleasant Street Rockville, CT 06066 (860) 872-4022 Dirty Billy 20 Baltimore Street Gettysburg, PA 17325 (717) 334-3200 www.dirtybillyshats.com Greg Starbuck PO Box 30948 Savannah, GA 13410 (912) 352-2381
Slouch Hats	Slouch Hats - very useful in the field but not worn during dress parade. Own a forage cap before buying a slouch hat. Contact a committee member prior to purchase.	Dirty Billy 20 Baltimore Street Gettysburg, PA 17325 (717) 334-3200 www.dirtybillyshats.com T.P.&H Trading Company Tim Bender 121 Carriage Dr. Birdsboro, PA 19508 (610) 582-0327	Tim Allen 1429 Becket Road Eldersburg, MD 21784 (410) 549-5145
Shirts	White domat flannel issue shirt is a must. A grey flannel and or cotton civilian shirt may be secondary.	Nick Sekela P.O. Box 28 Butler, N.J. 07405-0028 (973) 626-3051 www.njsekela.com
Under Drawers	Under drawers are made of soft canton flannel and are worn under the trousers. They prevent chaffing and are very useful.	C.J. Daley Historical Reproductions www.cjdaley.com	Nick Sekela P.O. Box 28 Butler, N.J. 07405-0028 (973) 626-3051 www.njsekela.com
Sack Coat		Nick Sekela P.O. Box 28 Butler, N.J. 07405-0028 (973) 626-3051 www.njsekela.com Terri Olszowy 2627 Comfort Hill Rd Wellsburg, NY 14894 (607) 734-0458 olszowytm@yahoo.com	C.J. Daley Historical Reproductions Buy "off-the-rack" only www.cjdaley.com Wedeward, John www.skilletlicker.com
Trousers		Nick Sekela P.O. Box 28 Butler, N.J. 07405-0028 (973) 626-3051 www.njsekela.com Stoney Brook Company Chris Sullivan 169 west Fifth Street Oswego, NY 13126-2505 (315) 343-1557 www.bridgemicro.com/msullivan/catalog/ Trousers contain 15% synthetic fiber.
"Galluses" "Braces" or Suspenders		Nick Sekela P.O. Box 28 Butler, N.J. 07405-0028 (973) 626-3051 www.njsekela.com
Leathers	Cartridge Box, Cartridge Box Sling, Breast Plate, Cap Box, Two-Rivet Scabbard, Waist Belt with standing loop and "puppy paw" belt plate.	Nick Sekela P.O. Box 28 Butler, N.J. 07405-0028 (973) 626-3051 www.njsekela.com Duvall Leatherwork & Repair 116 W. Walnut Street Kingston, PA 18704 (570) 283-9287 www.duvalleatherwork.com Duvall will furnish a complete set of leathers, including plates appropriately attached, for $400. The work is excellent and price good for a turn-key result. Missouri Boot & Shoe Co. 951 Burr Crossing Rd. Neosho, MO 64850 (417) 451-6100 missouribootandshoe.com	Wendy K. Osman 5424 Elliot Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 55417 (612) 823-4009 (Cap Boxes) C&D Jarnigan P.O. Box 1860 Corinth, MS 38835-1860 (601) 287-4977 www.jarnaginco.com (Cartridge Box)
Canteen	Made of hot-dipped tin with a pewter spout. See Committee member for additional advice.	Orchard Hill Sutlery 417 Esperance Road Esperance, NY 12066 (518) 875-9981 www.orchardhillsutlery.com Canteens are excellent The Regimental Quartermaster 49 Steinwehr Avenue Gettysburg, PA 17325 (215) 340-1863 www.regtqm.com/	C&D Jarnigan P.O. Box 1860 Corinth, MS 38835-1860 (601) 287-4977 www.jarnaginco.com
Tinware	Plate, boiler with a "bail" or handle is preferable.	Wisconsin Veteran's Museum Link: http://museum.dva.dtte.wi.us/ _gifthop_items.asp Excellent plate and boiler	Otter Creek Tinware John Peterson 26 Carver street Brandon, VT 05733 www.sover.net/~ottertin/ottertin/octinw1.html Nick Sekela P.O. Box 28 Butler, N.J. 07405-0028 (973) 626-3051 www.njsekela.com
Utensils	Knife, fork and spoon - separately or the combo tool, but later is over represented in the hobby.	John Zaharias - address needs verification P.O. Box 31152 St. Louis, MO 63131 (314) 966-2829 Flatware only	Sutler Row with authenticity committee member assistance
Bayonet	The reproduction made in Italy or an original are best and will last longer than cheaper items. See also musket vendor.	An Original Bayonet Horsesoldier Gettysburg, PA horsesoldier.com Fall Creek Sutlery P.O. Box 92 Whitetown, IN 46075 (317) 482-1861 FAX: (317) 482-1848 http://fcsutler.com	The Regimental Quartermaster 49 Steinwehr Avenue Gettysburg, PA 17325 (215) 340-1863 www.regtqm.com/ John Zimmerman 1195 Washington St. Harper’s Ferry, WV 25425 (304) 535-2558 http://edsmart.com/jz/index.htm
Musket Sling		Duvall Leatherwork & Repair 116 W. Walnut Street Kingston, PA 18704 (570) 283-9287 www.duvalleatherwork.com	Dell's Leather Works Cathy Vertullo - owner 83 First Avenue Kingston, NY 12401 (845) 339-4916 www.dellsleatherworks.com Insist that he use waxed linen thread.
Musket	Contact a committee member prior to purchase. ARMI-SPORT is recommended Buy an extra cone and cone-seat screw. Also purchase a bayonet, wiper and and screw driver from musket purveyor. Ask about warranty and return policies. For care of your weapon buy the Sullivan Press reprint Rules for the Management and Cleaning of the Rifle Musket 1861 originally printed in 1862.	John Zimmerman 1195 Washington St. Harper’s Ferry, WV 25425 (304) 535-2558 http://edsmart.com/jz/index.htm Vendor offers "defarbing" service and he thoroughly inspects the weapon for safety as many "repros" on the market have faulty parts. Colonel Cross preferred the 1861 Springfield over the Enfield. As of July 7, 2005, an 1861Springfield musket including defarbing is $605; shipping to New Hampshire is $25; and a defarbed bayonet with a two-rivet scabbard is $69. The Regimental Quartermaster 49 Steinwehr Avenue Gettysburg, PA 17325 (215) 340-1863 www.regtqm.com/ The Regimental Quartermaster now offers a defarbing service, check it out.	Fall Creek Sutlery P.O. Box 92 Whitetown, IN 46075 (317) 482-1861 FAX: (317)482-1848 http://fcsutler.com C&D Jarnigan P.O. Box 1860 Corinth, MS 38835-1860 601-287-4977 www.jarnaginco.com Lodgewood Mfg. Muskets and Parts William Osborne 494 Ventura lane Whitewater, WI 53190 (262) 473-5444 www.lodgewood.com Note - We recommend buying muskets by Armi Sport
Blanket		County Cloth Inc., Charles Childs 13797-C Georgetown St. Paris, OH 44669 (330) 862-3307 www.crchilds.com Orchard Hill Sutlery 417 Esperance Road Esperance, NY 12066 (518) 875-9981 www.orchardhillsutlery.com	Abe Thomas Blankets Sold By: Matt Woodburn http://www.hometown.aol.com/rmwoodburn/myhomepage/sale.html
Rubber Blanket	Small rivets - do not order a poncho.	C&D Jarnigan P.O. Box 1860 Corinth, MS 38835-1860 (601) 287-4977 www.jarnaginco.com	Missouri Boot & Shoe Co. 951 Burr Crossing Rd. Neosho, MO 64850 (417) 451-6100 missouribootandshoe.com
Knapsack		Nick Sekela P.O. Box 28 Butler, N.J. 07405-0028 (973) 626-3051 www.njsekela.com	Missouri Boot & Shoe Co. 951 Burr Crossing Rd. Neosho, MO 64850 (417) 451-6100 missouribootandshoe.com
Haversack		The Haversack Depot P.O. Box 311262 New Braunfels, TX 78131 (820) 620-5192 haversackdepot.com	Nick Sekela P.O. Box 28 Butler, N.J. 07405-0028 (973) 626-3051 www.njsekela.com
Shelter Half	Early war, three-piece, with bone buttons are preferable. Wooden tent pegs are best and most appropriate	The Haversack Depot P.O. Box 311262 New Braunfels, TX 78131 (820) 620-5192 haversackdepot.com	C.J. Daley Historical Reproductions www.cjdaley.com NOTE: Daley also sells correct wooden tent pegs. Metal pegs are not accurate and add unnecessary weight during the march.
Overcoat		Nick Sekela P.O. Box 28 Butler, N.J. 07405-0028 (973) 626-3051 www.njsekela.com
Frock Coat		Nick Sekela P.O. Box 28 Butler, N.J. 07405-0028 (973) 626-3051 www.njsekela.com
MISC	Books, housewives, NCO stripes, manuals, mirrors, Columbia Rifles Compendium, etc.
Used Gear	Caveat Emptor - Consult a committee member before purchasing if possible.	Stoney Brook Company Chris Sullivan 169 west Fifth Street Oswego, NY 13126-2505 (315) 343-1557 www.bridgemicro.com/msullivan/catalog/ Lodgewood Mfg. Muskets and Parts William Osborne 494 Ventura lane Whitewater, WI 53190 (262) 473-5444 www.lodgewood.com	S.G. Marinos & Company P.O. Box 3192 Gettysburg, Pa 17325-3192 (717) 334-9376 Robert Land ( S.G. Marinos & Company) 5 Columbia Dr., #139 Niagara Falls, NY (519) 836-6868
Others to be reassigned at a later date. Thanks for your patience.