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Military Equipment List
This is a list that we expect you will want
to refer back to over the course of your
first few years of your reenacting career.
Equipment listed here may be purchased at the sutlers,
see the links page for a recommended list.
You are strongly encouraged
to talk to your recruiting officer, corporal
or an officer before making a major
purchase. We portray Reynolds' Battery in
mid-1863.
REMEMBER GET THE BASICS FIRST!
THEN OVER TIME REFINE YOUR IMPRESSION!
Basic Gear
We expect you to have this stuff within a
year.
Before that you can borrow from others
or the unit if you don't have it.
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9-button Wool Militia style roundabout,
piped in RED, with epaulettes.
medium buttons on the jacket
and
small eagle buttons on the sleeves
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Kersey-blue Wool Trousers
foot or mounted
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Brogans
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Wool Socks
(Grey heavy rag wool
Ribbed Top or
Issue type, ivory wool with
cotton blend for comfort.)
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Kepi or Forage Cap
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Brass
Artillery Insignia,
3/4 inch 'L',
and 1
for the Kepi or Forage cap
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White Muslin Shirt
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Suspenders
start with canvas braces, as
they were issued
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Wool Blanket,
US Army issue pattern
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Tent
(6'x8.9'x6' A-frame, white canvas)
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Period Mess Kit
tin plate, cup, fork,
knife, and spoon
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Canteen
bullseye pattern, recommend
stainless steel;
gray or kersey blue cover)
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Period Eyewear
(if necessary and
practicable)
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Full Gear
Recommend you have these for your own
benefit and to be fully outfitted,
but is
not required.
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Vest
Navy blue to match coat
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White Dress Gloves
parade
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Handkerchief
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Saber Belt
Artillery
with square
Eagle buckle
Saber
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Housewife
period sewing kit
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Pocket Watch
silver, key wind, if
available
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Haversack
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Poncho
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Box
ammo or bread box, to keep stuff in
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Lantern, candles and matches
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Cravat
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Optional Gear
A list of items for once you are fully
outfitted.
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Great Coat
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Period Underwear
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Camp Stool or Chair
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Writing Kit
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Folding Pocket Knife
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Knapsack |
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Dress Frock Coat
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Period Playing Cards
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Well
dressed corporals |
Well equipped soldier
Email Links
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President
21 Lindhurst Dr.,
Lockport, NY 14094
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Duty Officer and Private
Photographs
Cannon Station
Granger 2008
Major Evarts
Hamlin Beach 2010
Company Street with
tents and assorted chairs
Pierce Creek 2010
Afternoon Gun Crew
Granger
2009
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