CONFEDERATE UNIFORMS
25th Virginia Volunteer Infantry

CLOTHING

Headgear:

1) CS kepi
2) CS Forage Cap (McDowell Style)
3) Civilian hats (Slouch, Wheel Hat, Mechanics Hats, etc.)

Coats/Jackets: Jean, cassimere, satinette construction with hand sewn buttonholes at a minimum.

1) Frock coats
2) Civilian pattern sack coats or frock coat
3) Battle shirts
4) Commutation jackets

- Note From Hunter Lesser Author of Rebels at the Gate on Coats/Jackets: "Some of the Rebels were wearing blue jackets, and civilian outfits were probably a lot more common than we think... In short, a blue jacket or two on the secessionist side wouldn't hurt historically."

Shirts: Civilian pattern shirt made of woven material with small buttons - glass, bone, china, mother of pearl or other natural materials. No synthetic materials, i.e. plastic.

Trousers: Should be made of period-correct material with hand sewn buttonholes, paper-backed tin buttons or black-lacquered buttons preferred.

1) Military pattern
2) Civilian pattern
3) Dark blue trousers reluctantly accepted.

Suspenders: Any type of period civilian model with tin or brass buckles.

Drawers: Canton flannel or cotton muslin/osnaburg of military or civilian pattern

Footwear:

1) Civilian pattern shoes (Strongly preferred. We will be on the move).
2) Federal issue shoes (Strongly preferred. We will be on the move).
3) Infantry boots

- Note From Hunter Lesser Author of Rebels at the Gate on Confederate Footwear: "Tall boots were in style and probably in use by some - at least till they could find replacements!"

Socks: Woven wool or cotton socks with natural colors. NO elastic or rag wool socks.

ACCOUTREMENTS

Haversacks: Documented Confederate issue haversack of painted or unpainted cloth. No Federal haversacks.

Canteens:

1) CS tin drum
2) Documented pattern wooden drum canteen
3) US smooth side canteen

Knapsacks:

1) Prichard bag
2) Mexican war
3) Blanket roll tied with an acceptable blanket strap, belt, etc. No bale or twine.

(U.S. Double bag discouraged but reluctantly accepted)

Cartridge Boxes (Bring 60 Rounds - Must Have Tins):

1) US 1857 pattern box with no plates
2) CS Leather issue boxes

Cartridge Box Belt: Waxed leather preferred blackened buff and bridle acceptable.

Cap Pouch: Must have wool liner. Bring 80 Caps:

1) US 1850 pattern pouch
2) CS issue cap pouches

Firearms: (We strongly encourage weapons that have all modern markings removed):

1) 1842 Springfield Smoothbore
2) 1841 Mississippi
3) 1816 Flintlock Converted to Percussion (Or non-converted - please check with event organizers to review safety and experience with weapon)
4) 1850 Harper's Ferry (1842 Springfield rifled at Harper's Ferry Armory)
5) 1853 Enfields and 1861 Springfields are also accepted if you have none of the above.

Bayonet Scabbards:

1) Federal sewn scabbard or 2-rivet
2) CS issue

BLANKETS, TENTAGE, ETC.

Blankets:

1) Civilian coverlets or 2-piece blankets
2) Civilian Quilts
3) U.S. issue blankets reluctantly accepted.

Gum Blankets/Ground Cloth:

1) Floor Cloths
2) Tarred Cloth
3) Vulcanized Ground Cloth

Tentage: We will allow a limited number of Sibley tents to be arranged with the event organizers. If you have access to Sibley tent(s), please send an e-mail to etinohio@msn.com.

- Note from Hunter Lesser - Author of Rebels at the Gate on Tentage: "Beside the Sibleys, which should be a minority, there were many "brush shelters" (lean-to's etc.) at Camp Garnett. These are encouraged; apparently there was a shortage of tents at Camp Garnett (unlike Laurel Hill)."

EYEWEAR

1) Period frames only.
2) NO modern eyewear of ANY kind! (Contacts excluded)

MEDICATION FOR BOTH ARMIES

To be kept in period containers and INSIDE YOUR HAVERSACKS.