Item

Preferred

Accepted

Discouraged

Unacceptable

Accoutrements

Black 1839/1855 or CS Version Cartridge Box or Enfield Type

Russet or Black US/CS Issue

White or Buff Leather

Enfield Sling Pouches, No Breast Plates or Box Plates

Knapsacks

Mexican War Soft Pack, US Double Bag

US Single Bag – CS Pattern

Optional Item

Belts/Buckles

Black Leather Belt – Georgia Frame or Forked Tounge

Russet Belt – English Snake

CSA Rectangle or US (Upside Down)

CS Oval or Modern

Blankets

Wool or Quilt – Hand Woven

Modern Issue

Modern Material, Color or Fabric

Buttons - Jacket

Block “I” in Brass or Pewter, VA State, Civilian, Plain Brass, US Issue

Shell Button, m.o.p. Wooden

None

CSA or Modern

Canteens

Bullseye – CS Drum or US Issue

Covered US Issue or CS Wooden Issue

Cups

Heavy Tin

Gray Glazed

Blue Enamel

Stainless Steel or Crimped Bottom

Headwear

Civilian Slouch; Any Color w/Correct Linings

Kepi or Forage Caps

No Brass

Footwear

Brogans: Black or Russet

Undyed Brogans

Boots for Officers Only

Haversacks

US Tarred

CS Issue, Mexican War Pattern, US Untarred

Civilian Styles

Jackets

Richmond Depot II or III, Jean Wool – 9 Button Front

Richmond Depot II or III – 9 or 7 Button Fronts – Richmond Grey

Frock Coats (Except Early War Impressions), Brown Jackets

Union or Modern Styles

Overcoats

CS or US Foot

Civilian Styles

Optional Item

Shirts

Any Style, Color or Buttons, Plain or Dull Weave

Red

Modern or Elastic Shirts that Button all the way down.

Suspenders

Any Leather, Cotton or Linen

Any Color

Any Modern

Trousers

CS Jean Wool – CS Pattern (Any Grey) Belt or Vent Backs

CS Pattern (Any Brown)

US Pattern

No Tie Backs

Tents

US Dog/Shelter Tent

6 Foot “A” Frame

Wall Tent or Sibley

Weapons

3 Banded Musket w/Socket Bayonet – Swords for Officers

Side Arms for Officers and Staff

Mountain Rifles or Large Knives, 2 Banders

Vests

Any Style

Optional Item

All Items Should Be Period, No Modern Materials or Items.