MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
To meet the Veteran Voting Status.
FOOTWEAR: M1855 Jefferson Brogan with heal plates.
TROUSERS: Military Jean Wool
gray.
PERIOD
HAT: Military Kepi Jean Wool gray or Civilian.
MUSKET: Three-band .577 cal. P1853 Enfield Preferred. (Armi-sport suggested)
Acceptable weapons 1842
or 1861 Springfield Three-band .577 cal
LEATHER ACCOUTERMENTS: Cartridge box with sling, cap box, Waist belt.
REQUIRED WITH IN 12 MONTHS
To meet standards.
SHELL JACKET: Columbus Depot
Style Type I or II (Western Theater), Jean Wool gray with French Blue Collar and
cuffs.
FEDERAL SACK COAT: Federal 4 button.
FEDERAL TROUSERS: Military Federal Sky blue kersey.
FEDERAL HAT: Military Kepi dark
blue or Black Civilian.
SOCKS: Wool.
CANTEEN: Any period type.
HAVERSACK: Federal Issue ("Tarred" or White), or Home made.
BAYONET WITH SCABBARD: Appropriate
to weapon.
OTHER ESSENTIAL ITEMS
PERIOD EYE GLASSES: Contacts
acceptable
SUSPENDERS: Linen, Canvas, Leather, or Ticking (NO Elastic)
MESS KIT: Tin cup, Tin plate, period type Fork & Spoon
WOOL BLANKET(S): Or period type
Quilt.
SHELTER: M1862 Shelter Halves, Rubber gum blanket or poncho. A-tent acceptable.
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Extra Shirts
Additional Trousers
Federal Double Knapsack
Period Underwear
Period Personal Items
Civilian Clothing (Frock or
Sack Coat) Vest
Overcoat (Federal)
Revolvers
Percussion Shotgun
Alternative hat (Civilian if your primary hat is Military)
KEEP YOUR RECEIPTS!
Since the Fifth Missouri Infantry CSA Inc. is is a non-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)3 organization, your dues and
all legitimate expenses with reenacting are tax-deductible.
Here are some links to Sutlers that have been
used by members of the Fifth Missouri.
