Before buying anything PLEASE contact a member of the Executive Board. The unit may have additional, quality gear that you can buy.
| Equipment | Approved Vendors | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Shoes or “Bootees” or “Brograns” | Missouri Boot & Shoe Co. Mattimore Harness | 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. |
| Eye wear | Contact lenses are best followed by using original frames. Contact a committee member. | |
| Socks | S & S Sutler Wambaugh, White & Company | Woollen socks – period machine knit socks last the longest. |
| Forage CapsType I | Regimental Quartermaster S & S Sutler | Try the cap before buying. A hat that is a little tight is preferable. Sweat will form fit the cap and keep it on your head. Type 1, “early war”, is preferred. |
| Slouch Hats | Dirty Billy S & S Sutler | Very useful in the field. Own a forage cap before buying a slouch hat. Contact a committee member prior to purchase. |
| Shirts | Wambaugh, White & Company S & S Sutler | White domat flannel issue shirt is a must. A grey flannel and/or cotton civilian shirt may be secondary. |
| Under Drawers | Wambaugh, White & Company S & S Sutler | Made of soft canton flannel and are worn under the trousers. |
| Sack Coat | Wambaugh, White & Company S & S Sutler | |
| Trousers | Wambaugh, White & Company S & S Sutler Stoney Brook Company | |
| “Galluses” “Braces” or Suspenders | Missouri Boot & Shoe Co. S & S Sutler James Owens | |
| Leathers | S & S Sutler Missouri Boot & Shoe Co. C&D Jarnigan (cartridge boxes) | Cartridge Box, Cartridge Box Sling, Breast Plate, Cap Box, Two-Rivet Scabbard, Waist Belt with standing loop and “puppy paw” belt plate. |
| Canteen | Wambaugh, White & Company S & S Sutler | Made of hot-dipped tin with a pewter spout. See Committee member for additional advice. |
| Tinware | S & S Sutler | Plate, boiler with a “bail” or handle is preferable. |
| Utensils | Sutler Row with authenticity committee member assistance | Knife, fork and spoon – separate or the combo tool |
| Bayonet | The Horse Soldier (original bayonet) S & S Sutler Regimental Quartermaster | The reproduction made in Italy or an original are best and will last longer than cheaper items. Italian versions are quite good. See also musket vendor. |
| Musket Sling | S & S Sutler | |
| Musket | Regimental Quartermaster Lodgewood Mfg. | 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. |
| Blanket | S & S Sutler | |
| Rubber Blanket | Missouri Boot & Shoe Co. S & S Sutler | Small rivets – do not order a poncho. |
| Knapsack | Missouri Boot & Shoe Co. S & S Sutler James Owens | |
| Haversack | Missouri Boot & Shoe Co. S & S Sutler | |
| Shelter Half | Wambaugh, White & Company S & S Sutler | Early war, three-piece, with bone buttons are preferable. |
| Overcoat | S & S Sutler of Gettysburg Wambaugh, White & Company | |
| Frock Coat | S & S Sutler | |
| MISC | Wambaugh, White & Company S & S Sutler | Books, housewives, NCO stripes, manuals, mirrors, etc. |
| Used Gear | Stoney Brook Company Lodgewood Mfg. | Caveat Emptor – Consult a committee member before purchasing if possible. |
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