Uniform & Equipage List

For

The Citizens Guard

Company “A” 2d Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry

Introduction:

Welcome to our Uniform and Equipage list! This is current as of January 20, 2008.

This document is a functional list of high quality product suggestions. This list was based on criteria such as the authenticity of the product, the products relevancy a Company “A” 2d Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment impression, the delivery time of each product, and the cost of the product. As a general rule, this list does not represent every authentic merchant currently in operation, and we will continue to update our list as more information becomes available. Our intention is to state that the Citizens Guard feels confident recommending these merchants as of the date of this list. Since merchants come and go, any member who has additional information or wishes to deviate from this list can contact the Authenticity Committee. This should be done before ordering an item not featured on the Uniform & Equipage List. Unacceptable equipment will be removed no matter of the expense incurred, so we encourage discussion before purchase. As of the date of this publication, we believe the merchants listed below strive for exact replication of the original articles.

Uniform & equipment standards for all Citizens Guard members can be found in our Authenticity Guide.

I. Uniform & Clothing for the Enlisted Foot Soldier

A. Fatigue Blouse (Sack Coat)

Trans-Mississippi Depot Company:

Don Smith offers completely hand sewn Schuylkill Arsenal fatigue blouses in the four standard sizes. Also offers some fine private purchase fatigue blouses for those not in standard sizes.

W, W, & Company:

Dan Wambaugh offers completely hand sewn Schuylkill Arsenal fatigue blouses along with contract fatigue blouses copied from an original in the Don Troiani collection. These contract issue blouses are available in museum grade which is preferred.

Nick Sekela:

New York Depot Issue, Nathan Gale Contract Issue Pattern, & JT Martin contract pattern issue blouses. Available from field agent Robert Collett or EJ Thomas Mercantile as an in-stock item.

John Wedeward:

John T. Martin contract sack coat. An excellent mass produced replica lined fatigue blouse. Please check with John for an 1862 stamp if possible or to leave off the Oct 1864 stamp.

Myrtle Avenue Clothiers:

Marc Herman offers completely hand sewn Schuylkill Arsenal fatigue blouses.

B. Uniform Coat (Frock Coat)

Nick Sekela:

Available from field agent Robert Collett. Usually very short wait time for product by using the field agent.

Trans-Mississippi Depot Company:

Don Smith makes completely hand sewn Schuylkill Arsenal Issue Dress Coats or a contract version with a mix of hand and machine sewing per the original specimen.

Joe Blunt

Lynn Bull

County Cloth

C. Trowsers: (Purchase sky blue trowsers first, then dark blue trowsers.)

Trans-Mississippi Depot Company:

Don Smith makes completely hand sewn Schuylkill Arsenal Issue Trowsers.

Chris Sullivan:

William Deering contract pattern trowsers. Museum Grade Only. Ask Chris about using County Cloth kersey for your trowsers. Also makes first rate dark blue trowsers.

W, W, & Company:

Dan Wambaugh offers completely hand sewn Schuylkill Arsenal Issue Trowsers and JT Martin Contract Issue Trowsers. JT Martin Contract trowsers would be a less expensive option that would be prevalent in both Eastern and Western Theaters.

Nick Sekela:

JT Martin Contract Issue Trowsers. Available from field agent Robert Collett. Usually very short wait time for product by using the field agent.

Joe Blunt:

Four documented patterns to choose from including J.T. Martin contract trowsers which is preferred. Joe can make Dark Blue issue trowsers as well! Also check out Sealed Sample to see if they have any of Joe’s items in stock.

D. Civilian Shirts

Scott Frank:

Scott will make a completely hand sewn civilian shirts.

Nancy Troxel:

Completely hand sewn civilian shirts.

Trans-Mississippi Depot Company:

Don Smith can make completely hand sewn civilian shirts.

Corner Clothiers

Carter & Jasper Mercantile

E. Federal Issue Shirts

Scott Frank

Trans-Mississippi Depot Company:

Don Smith can make completely hand sewn federal issue shirts and contract variant issue shirts.

W, W, & Company:

Dan Wambaugh offers gray, tan, blue, or red contract variant issue shirts.

Nick Sekela:

White domet flannel issue shirt or contract variant issue shirts. Available from field agent Robert Collett. Usually very short wait time for product by using the field agent.

F. Suspenders

Chris Graham:

Excellent replica braces!

Trans-Mississippi Depot Company:

Don Smith has a fine array of several documented styles.

Corner Clothiers:

Also available from S & S Sutler of Gettysburg.

Carter & Jasper Mercantile

Nick Sekela:

Several accurate patterns to choose from. Contact Carter & Jasper Mercantile or field agent Robert Collett. Usually very short wait time for product by using the field agent.

G. U.S. Pattern Jefferson Bootees (Shoes)

Missouri Boot & Shoe Company:

Recommend style JB-2; the best!

MJN Boot & Leather Shop:

Highly recommended by The Watchdog, Vol. 7, No. 3. An excellent Jefferson Bootee!

Mattimore Harness:

Available from Orchard Hill Suttlery. Ultimate Campaigner bootees.

H. Wool Socks

Carter & Jasper Mercantile:

Excellent hand knit wool civilian socks.

Karin Timour

Terre Lawson

Ezra Barnhouse Goods

W, W, & Company

Fine wool socks by our comrade Dave Gerow.

I. Cotton Socks

Mickey Black

Carter & Jasper Mercantile

W, W, & Company

S & S Sutler of Gettysburg

J. Army Pattern Drawers

Trans-Mississippi Depot Company

W, W, & Company

Scott Frank

Nick Sekela:

Completely hand sewn issue drawers or civilian patterns. Available from Carter & Jasper Mercantile or field agent Robert Collett. Usually very short wait time for product by using the field agent.

K. Period Eyeglasses

Antique Stores

The Grand Spectacle

Re-enactment Eyewear

II. Headgear & Insignia

A. U.S. Regulation 1858 Pattern Dress Hat (Hardee Hat)

T P & H Trading Company:

Order the reproduced Dress Hat of Sergeant Philander Wright, Co. C, 2d Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry. A Superior Black Hat reproduction by Mr. Tim Bender! The original Dress Hat of Sgt. Wright’s is located at the Wisconsin Veteran’s Museum.

B. Enlisted Worsted Wool Infantry Hat Cord, Infantry Brass Horn, Eagle Plate,

Brass Regimental Number, Brass Company Letter, & Black Plume.

The Military Warehouse:

Available from Orchard Hill Suttlery and S & S Sutler of Gettysburg.

John Zaharias

C. Federal Forage Cap

Greg Starbuck:

Also available from S & S Sutler of Gettysburg.

Nick Sekela:

Excellent forage caps. Available from field agent Robert Collett. Usually very short wait time for product by using the field agent.

Chris Semancik:

Also available from S & S Sutler of Gettysburg.

III. Accouterments & Trappings

A. U.S. Pattern 1855, 1857, or 1861 .58 Cal. Cartridge Box, Cartridge Box Belt

(Sling), U.S. Pattern 1856 Waistbelt (leather keeper preferred), U.S. Pattern 1850 Cap Box, U.S. Pattern Bayonet Scabbard (2 or 7 rivets) with belt frog for M1855 .58 Cal. Springfield or Enfield Bayonet, and Musket Sling for Springfield or Enfield Rifle-Muskets.

L.D. Haning & Company

Nick Duvall

Nick Sekela:

Available from field agent Robert Collett.

EJ Thomas Mercantile

Trans-Mississippi Depot Company

B. U.S. Oval Belt Plate (Buckle), U.S. Oval Cartridge Box Plate, & U.S. Round

Eagle Cartridge Box Belt (Sling) Breastplate.

The Military Warehouse:

These can be had at Orchard Hill Suttlery and S & S Sutler of Gettysburg since the Military Warehouse only deals wholesale. Be sure to specify Military Warehouse plates ONLY!

Trans-Mississippi Depot Company

C & D Jarnigan

C. U.S. Pattern 1858 Smoothside Canteen

Orchard Hill Suttlery:

Ultimate Campaigner Smoothside Canteen. New York Depot Preferred.

C & D Jarnigan:

Can also request a canteen without a jack chain hole on the bracket.

D. Canteen Cover (a brownish gray wool jean cover)

County Cloth:

A great way to improve the accuracy of your C & D Jarnigan Canteen!

E. Leather Canteen Sling

L.D. Haning & Company

Nick Duvall

Nick Sekela

Available from field agent Robert Collett. Usually very short wait time for product by using the field agent.

Trans-Mississippi Depot Company

Orchard Hill Suttlery:

Leather canteen strap made by James Owens now available.

F. U.S. Pattern 1851 Haversack

L. D. Haning & Company

Trans-Mississippi Depot Company:

Don Smith has a fine array of several documented styles.

Haversack Depot:

Highly reviewed by The Watchdog, Vol. 5, No. 2. Excellent replica & price with a nice delivery time! Please use the West Point version if going with this merchant.

Nick Sekela:

Available from field agent Robert Collett. Usually very short wait time for product by using the field agent.

H. U.S. Pattern 1855 Knapsack, Double Bag

Missouri Boot & Shoe Company

Nick Sekela:

Available from field agent Robert Collett. Usually very short wait time for product by using the field agent.

L.D. Haning & Company

Trans-Mississippi Depot Company

Owens Accouterments

I. U.S. Issue Gum Blanket or Poncho

Nick Sekela:

Available from Carter & Jasper Mercantile or field agent Robert Collett. Usually very short wait time for product by using the field agent.

C & D Jarnigan

J. U.S. Pattern Shelter Half (Three panel pattern preferred)

Haversack Depot:

Type II a three panel shelter half preferred. Also sells shelter tent poles!

W, W, & Company:

Dan sells correct shelter tent poles and pins as well. Two accurate patterns, Cincinnati Depot issue Type II a three panel preferred or mid war H.S. Mc Comb contract issue two panel shelter half.

Trans-Mississippi Depot Company:

Don has several accurate versions of the three panel type IIa shelter half which is preferred.

K. U. S. Issue Blanket (Gray or Brown)

County Cloth:

Excellent Gray U.S. Issue blanket.

Nick Sekela:

Available from field agent Robert Collett. Usually very short wait time for product by using the field agent.

Orchard Hill Suttlery:

U.S. Issue blanket made by Waterside Woolen Mills.

IV. Rifle-Muskets, Bayonet, & Accessories

A. Euroarms M1861 Springfield Rifle-Musket, or Armi Sport P1853 Enfield Rifle-

Musket, and M1855 .58 Cal. Springfield or Enfield Bayonet. Also original M 1854 Austrian Lorenz Rifle-Musket in .54 Cal. and Bayonet.

Important Rifle Musket Defarbing Tips: Regarding purchasing an Enfield Rifle-Musket and defarbing, ask about getting a correct Tower Lock plate, all correct stamps, and correct hardware such as swing swivels. Please see Scott Frank & Dave May regarding any Enfield Rifle Musket defarbing questions and Springfield Rifle-Musket defarbing questions.

Lodgewood Mfg. - Bill Osborne:

Also carries original M1854 Austrian Lorenz rifle muskets from time to time.

John Zimmerman:

Sells “defarbed” rifle-muskets.

The Company Quartermaster:

Sells “defarbed” Enfield rifle-muskets. Ask for Terry.

James River Armory:

Mark Hartman sells excellent defarbed rifle-muskets.

College Hill Arsenal:

Tim Price carries original firearms such as the Model 1854 Austrian Lorenz Rifle Musket in .54 caliber. Tim also carries original bayonets for the Lorenz, Springfield, and Enfield Rifle-Musket from time to time.

Note: Before purchasing a bayonet, fix it on your rifle-musket to insure proper fit.

B. Cleaning Rod, Cone Pick, Cone Wrench, & Wiper.

Lodgewood Mfg. - Bill Osborne

John Zimmerman

The Company Quartermaster

James River Armory

The Regimental Quartermaster

V. Tin Cup or Fruit Can Boiler, Mess Gear, & Personal Items.

A. Tin Cup

Otter Creek Tinware

Carter & Jasper Mercantile

Ezra Barnhouse Goods

Wisconsin Veterans Museum

Village Tinsmithing Works (P1858)

B. Fruit Can Boiler

Otter Creek Tinware

Carter & Jasper Mercantile

Ezra Barnhouse Goods

Wisconsin Veterans Museum

Village Tinsmithing Works (P1858)

C. Tin Mess Plate

Wisconsin Veterans Museum

C & D Jarnigan:

Order a Canteen Half (Pattern 1858 Smoothside), which can serve as a plate & a skillet!

Wendy Osman

Carter & Jasper Mercantile

Ezra Barnhouse Goods

D. Knife, Fork, & Spoon

Jersey Skillet Licker

Sells a knife-fork-spoon combination set.

Nick Sekela:

Sells a knife-fork-spoon combination set. Available from field agent Robert Collett.

Carter & Jasper Mercantile

Wendy Osman

Orchard Hill Sutlery

Excellent hand made pocket knives by Dan Houde.

E. Skillet (6 or 12 Inch)

Frank Ellis

Carter & Jasper Mercantile

Ezra Barnhouse Goods

F. Ration Bags

Barb Sonntag:

Will make completely hand sewn cotton ration bags. Ask Scott at an event about pricing and patterns.

Nancy Troxel

Trans-Mississippi Depot Company

Kathy Bradford:

Preservation Parcels! Selection via the Authentic Campaigner Vender Section.

G. Candles & Lucifer Matches

Carter & Jasper Mercantile

Ezra Barnhouse Goods

Kathy Bradford:

Preservation Parcels! Selection via the Authentic Campaigner Vender Section.

H. Hardtack

G.H. Bent & Company

I. Soap & Toiletry Items

Carter & Jasper Mercantile

Ezra Barnhouse Goods

Kathy Bradford:

Preservation Parcels! Selection via the Authentic Campaigner Vender Section.

J. Cotton Napkin or Hand Woven Towel

Carter & Jasper Mercantile

Ezra Barnhouse Goods

Kathy Bradford:

Preservation Parcels! Selection via the Authentic Campaigner Vender Section.

K. Housewife

Trans-Mississippi Depot Company

Kathy Bradford:

Preservation Parcels! Selection via the Authentic Campaigner Vender Section.

Carter & Jasper Mercantile

Myrtle Avenue Clothiers

L. Parched Corn, Green Coffee Beans, & Groceries

Blue Heron Mercantile:

Green Coffee Beans & Parched Corn.

Carter & Jasper Mercantile

Ezra Barnhouse Goods

VI. Additional Items

A. Enlisted Foot Pattern Greatcoat (Overcoat)

Chris Daley:

Gettysburg in store only selection at this time.

County Cloth:

Kits are quite lower in price.

Trans-Mississippi Depot Company

B. Military Vest (Dark Blue) & Civilian Vests

Corner Clothiers:

Civilian Vests.

Nancy Troxel:

Civilian Vests.

Carter & Jasper Mercantile

Nick Sekela:

Available from Carter & Jasper Mercantile or field agent Robert Collett. Usually very short wait time for product by using the field agent. Military or Civilian vests of high quality.

Joe Blunt:

Civilian and military vests. Also check out Sealed Sample to see if they have any of Joe’s vests in stock.

D. 19th Century Wallet

Trans-Mississippi Depot Company

Corner Clothiers

Carter & Jasper Mercantile

Nick Sekela:

Available from Carter & Jasper Mercantile or Robert Collett. Usually very short wait time for product by using the field agent.

E. White Cotton Dress Gloves

Carter & Jasper Mercantile

F. Cravats

Corner Clothiers

Carter & Jasper Mercantile

Nick Sekela:

Available from Carter & Jasper Mercantile or field agent Robert Collett. Usually very short wait time for product by using the field agent.

G. Buttons, Officer Insignia, NCO Chevrons, and Officer & NCO Sashes.

John Zaharias:

The button source.

Chris Daley:

Elliptical NCO Chevrons. Gettysburg in store only availability.

Nick Sekela:

Excellent NCO Chevrons and Triple Rich Officer shoulder straps. Available from field agent Robert Collett.

Wendy Osman:

Officers shoulder straps & NCO sashes.

H. D.W. Baxter’s Volunteer Manual (Scott’s), Blank Writing Books,

Federal army forms, Stationery, Pens, Ink, Dime Novels, Harpers Weekly, and Books.