Uniform & Equipment List
I. UNIFORMS (Required)
A. Sack Coat: four button dark blue Federal infantry version.
B. Trousers: sky blue infantry pattern.
C. Hat: 1858 Forage Cap.
D. Brogans/Bootees: rough side out preferred, Federal issue, black.
E. Shirt: flannel or cotton, Federal issue or civilian, pattern optional.
F. Socks: wool or tobacco weave or knitted.
G. Hankerchief: period pattern cloth.II. ACCOUTREMENTS (Required)
A. Belt: black leather with US buckle.
B. Cartridge Box: M1855 black leather with US box plate.
C. Shoulder Sling: for cartridge box with Federal eagle breastplate.
D. Cap Box: shield front, black, not US stamped.
E. Haversack: black tarred cotton with roller buckle.
F. Tin Cup: small or large size.
G. Canteen: tin 1858 US issue, with brown jean cloth cover (or no cover).
H. Canteen Sling: brown or black leather, or cloth sling.
I. Ground Cloth: vulcanized rubber groundcloth or poncho.
J. Blanket: brown or gray wool.
K. Eating Utensils: fork, spoon, knife, and tin plate or canteen half.III. WEAPON (Required)
A. Model 1861 Springfield or pattern 1853 Enfield with the date on lock
starting from 1853 and prior to 1862.
B. Bayonet and Scabbard for either Springfield or Enfield.
C. Sling: brown or black leather (brown preferred).
No Pistols, Swords or Bowie Knives on the field for enlisted members.IV. OPTIONAL ITEMS
A. A-frame tent or early war shelter-half (shebang) or shelter-halves (dog tent).
B. Greatcoat: light blue infantry pattern overcoat.
C. Vest: for extra warmth during cold weather events.
D. Knapsack: early war version of the double bag knapsack.
E. Casey's Rifle and Infantry Tactics manual. Sutler List
Before anyone goes off buying anything, first consult with one of the names below. They'll steer you straight. There also may be equipment you can buy from some of the members, used and at a nice price.
For those who want new gear, the following have done alright by the 7th Md. over the years:
1. Ed Zimmerman, Gunsmith, the best in the business
2. Dirty Billy's - you want a hat that will last a lifetime, this is it
3. C&C Sutlery - one of the finer sutlers
4. Fair Oaks Sutlery - A lot of equipment has been bought from this - always have the lowest cost of any item, and they're as honest as Abe Lincoln
5. Gettysburg Sutler - Owned by our own Battallion commander - will give a discount for 7th Marylanders
6. C.D. Jarnigans - one of the premiere sutlers out there - quality stuff, nice prices, takes time to get it to you, though, but it's worth it
7. Fall Creek sutlers - another place if you need something, chances are they have it - at a decent price
9. Regimental Quartermaster - Right in the heart of Gettysburg, they've always been good to me - have ammo, too, for target shooting
