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4th Wisconsin Impression Guidelines. They were mounted infantry at the time of the siege just prior to them getting to position they ditched the horses that’s why there’s mounted items in the guidelines.
Headgear:
1. 1858 Army Hat** (few in number)
2. Forage Cap
3. Brimmed hat of proper construction
Shirt:
1. Federal Issue Contract Shirt
2. Cotton Shirt of Proper Construction
Drawers:
1. Federal Issue Domet Flannel Drawers
2. Federal Issue Drawers of Canton Flannel
3. Documented Drawer Pattern of Proper Construction
Socks:
Period constructed socks of cotton or wool
Jacket:
1. Sack Coat
2. Mounted Service Jacket w/out trim** (few in number)
Trousers:
1. Sky Blue Federal Trousers
Shoes:
1. Brogans
2. Boots of Documented pattern and construction
No camp shoes
Ordnance Equipment
Weapon:
1. 1842/7 Springfield
2. 1853 Enfield
3. 1861 Springfield Permitted
Bayonet:
Correct pattern for your weapon with a functional locking ring required.
Waist Belt:
1857 pattern waist belt with US belt plate required. Belts maybe of bridle, waxed or blackened buff leather.
Bayonet Scabbard:
Two-rivet pattern bayonet scabbard preferred. 7 rivet pattern bayonet scabbards permitted.
Cap Pouch:
Shield Front cap pouch preferred
Cartridge Box:
1. 1857 pattern .69 Cal cartridge box
2. .58 Cal cartridge boxes are permitted
Personal Items
Canteen:
Federal issue canteen.
Haversack:
Federal Painted or tarred Haversack
Double bag knapsack of proper construction.
If you use a blanket Roll Utilize blanket slings, rifle slings, or a piece of rope to carry your blanket and ground cloth.
Blanket:
Federal Issue blanket in Grey or Brown preferred.
Coverlets Permitted
Ground Cloth:
Federal Issue Gum Blanket preferred. Period Oil Cloths permitted.
Shelter Half of proper construction.
Mounted Items:
Spurs are permitted -- if you don't have them, no need for concern. If you have a pair, feel free to bring them.
Civilian/Federal inspired vests are permitted, as well.
Mess Furniture:
Tin Plate or Canteen Half, Cup and Utensils required. Groups are encouraged to utilize a ‘Mess’ structure to cook over company fires, camp kettles and coffee pots.
Penknives, watches, jewelry, etc. must be of period style. "Comfort items," such as camp hats, balaclavas, scarves, mittens, gloves permitted. NO MODERN EYEWEAR. Period personal hygiene items permitted. Prescription medications/contact lens care items should be concealed in period containers. Smoking items permitted, except for modern cigarettes.
For more information check out the event Facebook page.
Headgear:
1. 1858 Army Hat** (few in number)
2. Forage Cap
3. Brimmed hat of proper construction
Shirt:
1. Federal Issue Contract Shirt
2. Cotton Shirt of Proper Construction
Drawers:
1. Federal Issue Domet Flannel Drawers
2. Federal Issue Drawers of Canton Flannel
3. Documented Drawer Pattern of Proper Construction
Socks:
Period constructed socks of cotton or wool
Jacket:
1. Sack Coat
2. Mounted Service Jacket w/out trim** (few in number)
Trousers:
1. Sky Blue Federal Trousers
Shoes:
1. Brogans
2. Boots of Documented pattern and construction
No camp shoes
Ordnance Equipment
Weapon:
1. 1842/7 Springfield
2. 1853 Enfield
3. 1861 Springfield Permitted
Bayonet:
Correct pattern for your weapon with a functional locking ring required.
Waist Belt:
1857 pattern waist belt with US belt plate required. Belts maybe of bridle, waxed or blackened buff leather.
Bayonet Scabbard:
Two-rivet pattern bayonet scabbard preferred. 7 rivet pattern bayonet scabbards permitted.
Cap Pouch:
Shield Front cap pouch preferred
Cartridge Box:
1. 1857 pattern .69 Cal cartridge box
2. .58 Cal cartridge boxes are permitted
Personal Items
Canteen:
Federal issue canteen.
Haversack:
Federal Painted or tarred Haversack
Double bag knapsack of proper construction.
If you use a blanket Roll Utilize blanket slings, rifle slings, or a piece of rope to carry your blanket and ground cloth.
Blanket:
Federal Issue blanket in Grey or Brown preferred.
Coverlets Permitted
Ground Cloth:
Federal Issue Gum Blanket preferred. Period Oil Cloths permitted.
Shelter Half of proper construction.
Mounted Items:
Spurs are permitted -- if you don't have them, no need for concern. If you have a pair, feel free to bring them.
Civilian/Federal inspired vests are permitted, as well.
Mess Furniture:
Tin Plate or Canteen Half, Cup and Utensils required. Groups are encouraged to utilize a ‘Mess’ structure to cook over company fires, camp kettles and coffee pots.
Penknives, watches, jewelry, etc. must be of period style. "Comfort items," such as camp hats, balaclavas, scarves, mittens, gloves permitted. NO MODERN EYEWEAR. Period personal hygiene items permitted. Prescription medications/contact lens care items should be concealed in period containers. Smoking items permitted, except for modern cigarettes.
For more information check out the event Facebook page.