Western Federal Impressions
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GUIDELINES FOR A BASIC WESTERN FEDERAL IMPRESSION Uniform guidelines will vary from event to event. We will meet all published event guidelines. However, in building a quality impression, use this guideline to build a basic western, federal impression that will cover you for many events over many campaigns. It will serve you as a foundation to meet other event guidelines. Please use our Suggested Vendors page to buy wisely. BASIC WESTERN FEDERAL UNIFORM Headgear: * Civilian slouch hat. Black or grey preferred. Brim to be stitched and include a sweatband. No floppy hats. * Hardee Hat. Black wool felt, sweatband, stitched on brim. * Forage cap. Federal or indigo blue wool, correct leather bill and not shaped like a baseball cap. Forage caps are the least preferred of the three options. Shirt: * U. S. Regulation Issue. Donet flannel. To be all hand-stitched and flat-felled seams. Natural off-white. * Contract shirt. Blue, grey or tan cotton. Machine stitched with hand-sewn button holes. * Civilian shirt. Hand-sewn 100% wool or 100% cotton-woven checks, or muslin with hand-sewn button holes. Sack Coats/Frock Coats: * Fatigue blouse. Lined or unlined. Wool, 4 button front. Hand sewn button holes. Schuylkill or Cincinnati arsenal recommended. * Commercial blouse. Civilian manufactured. Lined, 4, 5, or 6 button blouse, hand-sewn button holes. * Frock coat. Lined and padded in the chest, lined in the sleeves. 9 button front with pockets in the tails. Hand-sewn button holes. Options 1 or 2 is preferred. Trousers: * All trousers to be sky blue, wool kersey with stamped-tin paper back buttons. Suspenders: * Any type of period civilian model with tin or brass buckles. Drawers: * Civilian pattern. Hand-sewn button holes. * Military issue. Hand-sewn button holes. Socks: * Civilian socks. Particularly hand-knitted cotton or wool. Shoes: * Jefferson booties/brogans. Black with pegged, stitched or pegged and stitched soles. * Identified civilian boots. (Option 1 is preferred). BLANKETS, TENTAGE, ETC. Blankets: * Brown or grey U.S. issue blankets with brown preferred. * Civilian blankets of 100% wool, should be muted earth tones. * No Quilts. Tentage/Gum Blankets-Ground Cloth: * Shelter half. Canvas twill with NO brass grommets. Rope and hand-sewn button holes. * U.S. issue gum blanket or poncho. Small grommets. ACCOUTREMENTS Haversacks: * U.S. issue tarred type. Canteens: * U.S. issue smoothside with or without jean or wool cover. Knapsacks (Optional): * U.S. issue double bag. * Blanket Rolls are also encouraged. Cartridge Boxes: * .58 caliber issue boxes. Box may be carried on belt. * Proper tins must be included. Cap Boxes: * U.S. M 1850. * U.S. Shield front. Bayonet Scabbard: * U.S. two, seven or eight rivet. * Must have an attached tip. Waistbelt: * U.S. issue plate with appropriate belt. WEAPONS M 1861 Springfield: We strongly encourage repros with proper modifications. M 1863 Springfield: We strongly encourage repros with proper modifications. M 1855 Springfield: We strongly encourage repros with proper modifications. M 1853 Enfield: We strongly encourage repros with proper modifications. Appropriate rifle sling (optional) PROHIBITED No hat brass. No modern glasses or sunglasses. No cigarettes. Cigars are strongly discouragedNo A-frames tents. No modern anachronisms. Pistols are limited to officers. (and even these are to be unloaded at ALL times). No 2 band or smoothbore muskets allowed |
