In order to achieve the purpose to “Experience what they Experienced” It is strongly encouraged when looking for your Uniform & Equipment, to look for items that match originals. (IE if the original item was hand or machine made, so should the repro of that item.) Basically, “The Closer the accuracy of the item, the closer the experience one will have with it.”

All the material used in the reproductions are to be at a minimum, should be correct in pattern, made of the correct types of fabric (correct in content and weave), thread, buttons etc.

CLOTHING

SHIRT:
Shirts can be of the following.
A: 1851 Contract type shirt Wool Flannel Machine Sewn in solid colors, Gray, Blue, Red, Tan or Natural
B: U.S. Army Issue M1851 Domet Flannel, hand sewn.
C: Private Purchase Flannel Shirt, either hand sewn or period machine sewn.

DRAWERS:
A: U.S. Issue, Canton or Domet Flannel hand sewn, or period contract machine sewn.
B: Private Purchase/Civilian, of period correct pattern & construction.

COAT:
A: M1858 Schuylkill Depot Sack Coat, hand sewn.
B: M1858 Government Contract Sack Coat, hand or machine sewn.
C: Volunteer Jacket (AKA “Ohio” or “Krause”Jacket)

TROUSERS:
A: Schuylkill Depot Trousers, hand sewn.
B: Government Contract Trousers, hand or machine sewn. 

OVERCOAT:
A: Schuylkill Depot Overcoat, hand sewn.
B: Government Contract Overcoat, hand or machine sewn. 

SOCKS, Wool
A: Military issue, wool, hand or machine knit.
B: Private Purchase, hand knit wool or cotton.  

SHOES:
A: U.S. Army Issue “Jefferson” Bootee, with sewn soles or pegged soles
B: Private Purchase Shoes or Boots. 

HAT:
A: U.S. Issue M1858 “Hardee” Hat, to be formed to the wearers liking.
B: U.S. Issue Forage Cap, Type I (early pattern)

EQUIPMENT, ACCOUTREMENTS & WEAPONS

All weapons are to be clear of any non-period markings and are to have the correct arsenal marks on them if applicable. All accoutrements and equipage are to be of the proper type, & pattern. All Equipment & Accoutrements are to be made of the correct materials and have the correct hardware and are to be unmarked.

The Weapons issued to the 9th Indiana was a mixed lot of ENFILED and SPRINGFILED RIFLE MUSKETS. These should be void of all non period marks at a minimum, at a maximum totally defarbed

RIFLE MUSKET:
A: 1853 Enfield Rifle Musket Type 2 or 3, de-farbed
B: 1855 & 1861 Springfield Rifle Musket, de-farbed

CARTIDGE BOX:
A: U.S. P1857 (no rivets) Cartridge Box, .58 Cal. with tins.
B: U.S. P1861 (rivets on the belt loops) Cartridge Box, .58 Cal. with tins.

CARTIDGE BOX BELT:
A: U.S. Cartridge Box Belt 2.25” Wide, 64” long made of Blackened White Buff, with “Breast Plate”.
B: U.S. Cartridge Box Belt 2.25” Wide, 64” long made of Black Waxed Flesh Leather, with “Breast Plate”.
C: U.S. Cartridge Box Belt 2.25” Wide, 64” long made of Black Bridal Leather, with “Breast Plate”.

CAP BOX:
A: U.S. P1850 Cap Box, Sewn, with out rivets on the belt loops.
B: U.S. P1850 Cap Box, Shield Front Variant, Sewn, with out rivets on the belt loops.

BAYONET:
A: P1853 Enfield Socket Bayonet or 1855 & 1861 Springfield Rifle Socket Bayonet

BAYONET SCABBARD:
A: U.S. P1857 Scabbard, Sewn with no rivets or with two rivets re-enforcing the frog

WAIST BELT (1): Waist Belts should have a U.S. with a “Puppy Paw” back, “Wire Back”, or a “Wide Set Arrow” back.
A: U.S. P1839 Waist Belt 1.9” wide with standing leather loop on end.

CAMP EQUIPAGE
ALL camp equipment is to be of correct make and materials. It is strongly suggested & encouraged that they be made according to existing originals and research.

HAVERSACK:
A: M1851 Haversack with liner bag.

CANTEEN:
A: M1858 “Smooth Side” Canteen with Cover of appropriate materiel and leather strap.

TIN CUP: Tin Cup can be with or with out bail.
A: Issue type tin cup made of Tined Sheet Iron or Sheet Steel, to be of appropriate period construction.

TIN PLATE:
A: Tin Plate of appropriate known period pattern should be able to fit in haversack.

SILVERWARE:
A: Original Fork & Spoon.
B: Reproduction Fork & Spoon of correct period pattern.
C: Pocket Knife Combination Knife Fork & Spoon, of correct period pattern copied from original.

KNAPSACK:
A: U.S. Early Pattern, M1853/55 “Double Bag” Knapsack.

BLANKET:
A: U.S. Issue M1851 Gray Wool Blanket with Black End Stripes, and “US” Either stitched in center or Stenciled.

PAINTED / OIL CLOTH GROUND CLOTH:
A: US P1861 Rubber Blanket
B: Private Purchase Rubber, Painted Cloth or Oil Cloth Ground Sheet

PERSONAL ITEMS:
ALL personal items are to be copied from original items and are to be made of the correct materials.
Items suggested to carry are:
Pocket Knife
Wallet or Change Purse
Tobacco Pouch & Pipe (or papers)
Flint & Steel or Period Matches 

HANDKERCHIEF: (OPTIONAL) (Handkerchiefs are to be of a size not exceeding 36” X 36”, of a period Pattern or Print Material).
A: Hand Sewn from home
B: Machine Sewn from a Mercantile or Post Sutler.

TOWEL: (OPTIONAL)
A: To be made out of either Huck Toweling or other suitable period cotton or linen fabric, can be either hand or machine sewn.

RAZOR: (OPTIONAL)
A: To be of Correct period Straight Razor Pattern with handle of either Bone, Hard Rubber, Horn or Wood.

TOOTH BRUSH:
A: To be of correct pattern with Natural Hair Bristles ( Hog or Horse Hair), with handle of Bone.

EYEWEAR:
ALL eyewear is to be of correct style and pattern, ABSOLUTLY NO MODERN EYEWEAR IS PERMITTED. 
A: Original Frames with prescription.
 B: Do without for a weekend. 

MEDICATIONS, CAR KEYS, ETC.
Each member of the company is permitted to have a “Farb Bag” this bag is to be a poke or ration bag not to exceed 6” X 6” in size. This bag is for any medications, car keys, disposable camera, etc. IT IS SUGGESTED as far as medications go, that each member invests in a small pocket tin to act as a “pill box” to keep any pills or tablets in. It is a period alternative to the farb bag.