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Arms and Equipment
of the
Modern Day
50th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry


Basic Clothing


Hat - bummer/forage hat or kepi
4 button blouse (sack coat) dark blue
Kersey blue trousers (sky blue, infantry)
Grey wool socks
Brogan style bootees
Period style shirt
Period style braces (suspenders)

OPTIONAL ... issued February 13, 1863
Short jacket (shell jacket)
White gloves
Light blue pantaloons

Equipment

and

Accoutrements

RIFLE
1853 Enfield - 3 band rifle or
1861 Springfield (issued 1863)
Bayonet

CANTEEN

LEATHERS
Waist belt
Cap box
Cartridge box w/ US box plate and
Sling w/ eagle breast plate
Bayonet scabbard ... or frog and scabbard for the Enfield

HAVERSACK
Black tarred with liner

Additional Equipment
(needed after initial equipment is acquired)
Tent - Dog or "A" tent
Period eating utensils and plate
Gun sling
Wool Blanket
Tin Cup
Candle Lantern
Poncho/rubber blanket
 

For new recruits:
It is always best if, you check with your sponsor or a veteran before making a purchase.  But the bottom line is finding the best quality, non-farby equipment at the best prices.

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