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This uniform and equipment list is the result of years of research. It is constantly updated to provide you with the most authentic equipment for the best price. Each item is listed with the most appropriate supplier listed as number one, and acceptable substitutes following. These choices are based on the highest level of authenticity for the best price.
The homework is already done for you; there are reasons why some suppliers are listed for specific items and not for others. We ask that you follow the list when making new purchases or upgrading your existing impression.
If you have any questions at all, please contact the 8th's Quartermaster.
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| Item | Image | 1st Choice | 2nd Choice | 3rd Choice |
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Forage Cap |
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N.J. Sekela | Dirty
Billy Detour, MD (410) 775-1865 |
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| Sack
Coat The sack coat (also called "Fatigue Blouse") should be purchased before a frock. Get the lined J.T. Martin. |
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Wambaugh,
White & Co. Charlotte, MI (517) 303-3609 |
C.
J. Daley Scotland, PA (866) 851-1861 |
N.J. Sekela |
| Frock
Coat Check with the 8th Conn. quartermaster if you wish to purchase Connecticut State buttons for your frock coat. |
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Regimental
Quartermaster Hatboro, PA (215) 340-1863 |
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| Trousers Sky blue trousers are most appropriate. Dark blues may be purchased for early-war or dress occasions. |
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Stony
Book Company Oswego, NY (315) 343-1557 |
Wambaugh,
White & Co. Charlotte, MI (517) 303-3609 |
K&P
Weaver Orange, CT (203) 795-9024 |
| Drawers "Union suits" are not correct for this time period, so a pair of drawers from these vendors are ideal. |
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C.
J. Daley Scotland, PA (866) 851-1861 |
Wambaugh,
White & Co. Charlotte, MI (517) 303-3609 |
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| Suspenders Also known as "braces", those Rebels better not catch you with your pants down. |
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Regimental
Quartermaster Hatboro, PA (215) 340-1863 |
Wambaugh,
White & Co. Charlotte, MI (517) 303-3609 |
N.J.
Sekela |
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Shirt |
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Wambaugh,
White & Co. Charlotte, MI (517) 303-3609 |
N.J. Sekela | K&P
Weaver Orange, CT (203) 795-9024 |
| Shoes A pair of well-fitting, authentic shoes is extremely important and should be one of your first purchases. |
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Missouri
Boot & Shoe Co. 951 Burr Crossing Rd. Neosho, MO 64850 (417) 451-6100 |
Robert
Land Footwear (519) 835-7147 |
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| Wool
Socks Foot care is a priority! |
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Wambaugh,
White & Co. Charlotte, MI (517) 303-3609 |
N.J. Sekela | Any sutler |
| Eyeglasses If you absolutely need them, period eyeglasses are required. Period. |
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Local Antique Store | Grand
Spectacle
Elmira, NY (607) 732-6045 |
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| Musket It's pretty hard to go to war without one. Buy an 1853 Enfield or 1861 Springfield 3-band musket. |
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Regimental
Quartermaster Hatboro, PA (215) 340-1863 |
C&D
Jarnagin Co. Corinth, MS (662) 287-4977 |
John
Zimmerman Harpers Ferry, WV (304) 535-2558 |
| Musket
sling This is somewhat optional, although it makes carrying the musket on the march easier. |
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Duvall
Leatherwork Kingston, PA (570) 283-9297 |
Missouri
Boot & Shoe Co. Neosho, MO (417) 451-6100 |
C&D
Jarnagin Co. Corinth, MS (662) 287-4977 |
| Bayonet Original bayonets are encouraged; they are stronger, and they look/ fit better. |
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Regimental
Quartermaster Hatboro, PA (215) 340-1863 |
C&D
Jarnagin Co. Corinth, MS (662) 287-4977 |
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| Canteen The most important piece of equipment you will ever carry. Get the "smoothside" variant. |
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Wambaugh,
White & Co. Charlotte, MI (517) 303-3609 |
The
Village Tinsmith (Item #43) Hamptonville, NC (336) 468-1190 |
C&D
Jarnagin Co. Corinth, MS (662) 287-4977 |
| Plate/Utensils Again, originals are best. They should have wood or bone handles, and forks should have 2 or 3 prongs. |
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The
Village Tinsmith (Items #20 and #29) Hamptonville, NC (336) 468-1190 |
C&D
Jarnagin Co. Corinth, MS (662) 287-4977 |
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| Tin
cup The cup can also be used for a boiler when cooking food. |
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The
Village Tinsmith (Item #6) Hamptonville, NC (336) 468-1190 |
C&D
Jarnagin Co. Corinth, MS (662) 287-4977 |
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| Haversack The haversack was used mainly for food and not personal items, as it gets greasy fairly quickly. |
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Haversack
Depot New Braunfels, TX (830) 620-5192 |
N.J. Sekela | |
| Knapsack This is an optional but very handy item to own. |
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Missouri
Boot & Shoe Co. Neosho, MO (417) 451-6100 |
N.J. Sekela | C&D
Jarnagin Co. Corinth, MS (662) 287-4977 |
For a complete set of leather accoutrements including scabbard, cartridge box (with strap, tins and US and eagle plates included), cap pouch (with nipple pick included) and waist belt (with US plate included), buy Duvall Leatherwork's "Federal Issue Accoutrement Set #2". Highly recommended! Individual leather items can be
purchased by the following suppliers. |
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| Scabbard The scabbard is the sheath for the bayonet. Those with two rivets are best. |
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Duvall
Leatherwork Kingston, PA (570) 283-9297 |
Missouri
Boot & Shoe Co. Neosho, MO (417) 451-6100 |
C&D
Jarnagin Co. Corinth, MS (662) 287-4977 |
| Cartridge
Box Be sure and also buy the 1861 .58 caliber pattern and a brass US plate for the front. |
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Duvall
Leatherwork Kingston, PA (570) 283-9297 |
Missouri
Boot & Shoe Co. Neosho, MO (417) 451-6100 |
C&D
Jarnagin Co. Corinth, MS (662) 287-4977 |
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Box Sling Be sure and also buy the round brass eagle plate for the sling. |
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Duvall
Leatherwork Kingston, PA (570) 283-9297 |
Missouri
Boot & Shoe Co. Neosho, MO (417) 451-6100 |
C&D
Jarnagin Co. Corinth, MS (662) 287-4977 |
| Cap
Pouch The mid-war variant is best, although the "shield front" is just as appropriate. |
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Duvall
Leatherwork Kingston, PA (570) 283-9297 |
Missouri
Boot & Shoe Co. Neosho, MO (417) 451-6100 |
C&D
Jarnagin Co. Corinth, MS (662) 287-4977 |
| Waist
Belt You'll also want to buy the US belt plate that secures it. Get one with a leather or brass keeper. |
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Duvall
Leatherwork Kingston, PA (570) 283-9297 |
Missouri
Boot & Shoe Co. Neosho, MO (417) 451-6100 |
C&D
Jarnagin Co. Corinth, MS (662) 287-4977 |
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| Blanket The brown blankets with the end stripes are best. |
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N.J. Sekela | County
Cloth Paris, Ohio crchilds1@verizon.net |
C&D
Jarnagin Co. Corinth, MS (662) 287-4977 |
| Tent Be sure that your tent does not have metal grommets! |
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Haversack
Depot New Braunfels, TX (830) 620-5192 |
Wambaugh,
White & Co. |
Trans-Mississippi
Depot Cottonwood, AZ (928) 649-1395 |
| Ground
Cloth This can also serve as a poncho when it starts to rain. Required for New Market, VA. |
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N.J. Sekela | C&D
Jarnagin Co. Corinth, MS (662) 287-4977 |
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Last updated: September 1st, 2009.
8th Connecticut
Quartermaster:
Sgt. Nate Bayreuther
(203) 269-2048
Nate8thcvi@juno.com