Equipment List and Uniform Guidelines
Guide d'uniforme et liste d'équipment
Listed here are some general uniform guidelines for what our group requires from its participating members. A comprehensive list, including information on where to obtain these items, is available in the following downloadable guide:
| GBM Personal Equipment Reference Guide.pdf (English only) |
27th Virginia Volunteer Infantry, Company M
*Richmond Depot Type II Shell Jacket - 9 Button with "I" imprint. Cadet or Richmond gray. No trim.
*Trousers – Sky Blue wool (can be used when doing union impression) or Black wool-cotton which is what the 27th primarily wore.
*Shirt- Any standard pattern shirt
*Hatwear– Choice of Kepi (Cadet or Richmond Grey) or slouch hat (recommended - keeps rain and sun off better than kepi, preferably black)
*Footwear– Standard black 1855 Brogans (stitched soles recommended) and 100% wool socks (uniform gray of brown color)
*Leathers– Cartridge box 1855 US or Enfield. Cartridge box sling. Cap box 1855 US or Enfield. Belt with CSA buckle.
*Trousers – Sky Blue wool (can be used when doing union impression) or Black wool-cotton which is what the 27th primarily wore.
*Shirt- Any standard pattern shirt
*Hatwear– Choice of Kepi (Cadet or Richmond Grey) or slouch hat (recommended - keeps rain and sun off better than kepi, preferably black)
*Footwear– Standard black 1855 Brogans (stitched soles recommended) and 100% wool socks (uniform gray of brown color)
*Leathers– Cartridge box 1855 US or Enfield. Cartridge box sling. Cap box 1855 US or Enfield. Belt with CSA buckle.
The above excerpt is from the book Regiments & Uniforms of the Civil War by Don Troiani, a very good read and highly recommended for re-enactors desiring to make a proper impression of the period.
2nd Vermont Volunteer Infantry, Company M
*Sack Coat - 6 Button, Navy Blue wool.
*Trousers – Sky Blue wool.
*Shirt- Any standard pattern shirt
*Hatwear– Choice of Kepi or Forage Cap (aka:Bummer) - Navy Blue
*Footwear– Standard black 1855 Brogans (stitched soles recommended) and 100% wool socks (uniform gray of brown color)
*Leathers– Cartridge box 1855 US or Enfield. Cartridge box sling. Cap box 1855 US or Enfield. Belt with USA buckle.
*Trousers – Sky Blue wool.
*Shirt- Any standard pattern shirt
*Hatwear– Choice of Kepi or Forage Cap (aka:Bummer) - Navy Blue
*Footwear– Standard black 1855 Brogans (stitched soles recommended) and 100% wool socks (uniform gray of brown color)
*Leathers– Cartridge box 1855 US or Enfield. Cartridge box sling. Cap box 1855 US or Enfield. Belt with USA buckle.
Miscellaneous (for ALL) :
- Canteen (Stainless steel with grey wool cover)
- Haversack (any type, but tarred is recommended)
- Period plate– knife, fork, spoon
- Tin (or stainless steel) cup or mucket
- Wool blanket (any non-patterned colour will do).
- Rain poncho (HIGHLY recommended!)
- 1855 Enfield or Springfield .58 caliber 3-band Musket Rifle**
- Bayonet and scabbard (fitted for chosen rifle)
** Note that you will require an FAC/PAL to purchase, own, and transport this item.
- Canteen (Stainless steel with grey wool cover)
- Haversack (any type, but tarred is recommended)
- Period plate– knife, fork, spoon
- Tin (or stainless steel) cup or mucket
- Wool blanket (any non-patterned colour will do).
- Rain poncho (HIGHLY recommended!)
- 1855 Enfield or Springfield .58 caliber 3-band Musket Rifle**
- Bayonet and scabbard (fitted for chosen rifle)
** Note that you will require an FAC/PAL to purchase, own, and transport this item.
Anyone with questions about obtaining their "kit" (as the equipment is often times called) may contact Maj. Rob McLachlan or Lt. Alfred Calver. See contact list for details.
