Equipment
B.
OPTIONAL ITEMS
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US
Double Bag Knapsack
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2.
DRAWERS
Drawers
can be of a military or civilian pattern, and made of
muslin, osnaburg or cotton canton flannel. Either knee
or full length are acceptable.
Recommended Vendors:
CJ
Daley
C
& D Jarnagin
W,
W & Company
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Federal
Issue Drawers
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3.
WAISTCOAT (VEST)
Period pattern civilian style waistcoat preferred with
notched or shawl collar and correct period buttons made
of glass, mother of pearl, metal or hard rubber. Vest
should be made of wool, linen or silk. No Plastic
Buttons!!! Check with the Captain before ordering
any military-style vest!
Recommended
Vendors:
Past
Patterns (Pattern only)
Corner
Clothiers (Civilian)
Carter
& Jasper Mercantile (Civilian)
CJ Daley (Military)
County
Cloth (Military)
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Civilian
Shawl Collar Vest
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4.
CONFEDERATE FROCK COAT
When we participate with
the Medich Battalion we try to wear Confederate (Bomar)
style frock coats. The frock coat should be made of jean
wool, or wool, with 7 to 9 buttons down the front. The
lining should be of osnaburg, a correct pattern cotton
shirting, or cotton drill. No trim is needed on the collar
or cuffs, and it may be lined in the body only or lined
in the body and skirt.
Recommended
Vendors:
Ben
Tart
W,
W & Company
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Confederate
Frock Coat |
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Pre-tied
Silk Cravat
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6.
OVERCOAT
Although not required, we suggest that all soldiers eventually
purchase one for those cold days in the spring and fall
when we are in the field. Federal issue sky blue foot
pattern overcoat or documented Confederate styles are
both acceptable.
Recommended
Vendors:
CJ Daley
County
Cloth
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Confederate Hooded Overcoat
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US Caped Overcoat
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7.
SHELTER HALF
The shelter half or dog tent (without ends) is the only tent
we allow in camp. Do not purchase A tents or wall tents. Campaign
style bivouac is encouraged, but we understand that it is not
everyone’s cup of tea, and the weather can be a factor.
We rather you came out and slept in a tent, than not come out
at all. You will be pleasantly surprised just how restful a
night under the stars can be - try it!
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Shelter
Half
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8.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
Pocket Knife, housewife, sleeping cap, wallet, tobacco pouch
and pipe, match safe, toothbrush and tooth powder, handkerchief,
mittens, scarf, gun tools and much much more. These items can
be found any nearly any sutler, but check with other members
before purchasing anything to get the best product. Not everything
the sutlers carry is period correct!
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The
Lamar Rifles at St Charles, MO 2003
OBTAINING
YOUR GEAR
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The
company realizes that this gear is not always cheap, and it
will take you a while to purchase your entire kit. The company,
and many of its members, have extra gear they can loan out until
new recruits have their entire kit. You should start with the
uniform since we may not have any extra clothing that will fit
you right. Next, obtain your accoutrements, your musket and
your camping gear. Finally, obtain any optional gear you'd like
to have along with items for your Missouri State Guard impression.
Here is a list of the items in the order we suggest you purchase
them.
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Step
1: Uniform, Musket and Accoutrements
Shirt
Socks
Shoes
Trousers and Suspenders
Jacket
Hat
Musket
Bayonet and Scabbard
Waist Belt
Cartridge Box and Sling
Cap Pouch
Haversack
Canteen
Blanket
Groundcloth
Mess Utensils
Step
2: Optional Gear
Drawers
Waistcoat
Cravat
Knapsack
Overcoat
Shelter Half
Confederate Frock Coat
Step
3: Missouri State Guard Impression
Civilian Coat
Civilian Trousers
Civilian Weapon
Civilian Shoes or Boots
Haversack
Blanket or Quilt
Shot Bag, Powder Flask etc.
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Perryville,
KY 2002 |
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