39th NY/Garibaldi Guard @ 155th Cross Keys, June 11, 2016

[JustRob]

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The Federal Commander for 155th Cross Keys/Port Republic has approved the formation of a skirmish company of the 39th NY/Garibaldi Guard for the Cross Keys reenactment on Saturday, June 11, 2016.

The company will portray the actions of the Garibaldi Guard in the vanguard at the opening phase of the battle through its service as the rear guard to cover the federal withdrawal.

The impression will be authentic and appropriate to the hard marching of the German Division in the Valley Campaign. It will not require the elaborate Bersaglieri uniform issued to the regiment in 1861.

Following the Cross Keys scenario, the company will change to a generic federal impression for the preservation march and participate in the Sunday reenactment of the Battle of Port Republic.

Details may be found on the Facebook page. “Garibaldi Guard at 155th Cross Keys”

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1104490466282065/

Contact:

Rob Carter- justrobnj@gmail.com

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[JustRob]

Re: 39th NY/Garibaldi Guard @ 155th Cross Keys, June 11, 2016

The Federal Commander for 155th Cross Keys/Port Republic has approved the formation of a skirmish company of the 39th NY/Garibaldi Guard for the Cross Keys reenactment on Saturday, June 11, 2016.

Who: Company G, 39th NYSV (Garibaldi Guard)

What: Battle of Cross Keys, 5 mile fundraiser march to Port Republic and Battle of Port Republic

When: June 10-12 2016

Where: This will take place on the original battlefields of Cross Keys and Port Republic, Va. The march will follow the closest original route available.

Why: This unit action has not been portrayed before and has not been accurately portrayed nor fielded since 1865. This is event to not only raise awareness of the Battlefields at Cross Keys/Port Republic but to raise money for the Battlefield through a 5 mile march.

Scenarios:

Day one (Cross Keys): The company will portray the actions of the Garibaldi Guard in the vanguard at the opening phase of the battle through its service as the rear guard to cover the federal withdrawal.

Following the Cross Keys scenario, the company will change to a generic federal impression for the preservation march and participate in the Sunday reenactment of the Battle of Port Republic.

Day two (Port Republic): TBA - details coming soon

Uniform and Equipment: The impression will be authentic and appropriate to the hard marching of the German Division in the Valley Campaign. It will not require the elaborate Bersaglieri uniform issued to the regiment in 1861.

Jacket:
1) Federal Frock Coat w/ red collar & cuffs
1) Red wool flannel overshirt w/ neckerchief
2) Federal Fatigue Jacket (Sack Coat)

Trousers:
1) Dark Blue Federal Issue
2) Sky Blue Federal Issue

Headgear:
1) Black crown bowler civilian hat
2) Black civilian hat
3) Hardee hat or other civilian hat
3) Federal forage cap

** Rooster feathers and red Garibaldi kerchiefs will be issued

Standard federal leather accouterments (cartridge box worn on belt)
I'm open to two-band rifles (Enfield/Mississippi) but am waiting to hear from the organizers.

[JustRob]

Re: 39th NY/Garibaldi Guard @ 155th Cross Keys, June 11, 2016

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[JustRob]

Re: 39th NY/Garibaldi Guard @ 155th Cross Keys, June 11, 2016

Here are the final Uniform & Equipment Standards.

We are still seeks recruits for this unique, yet easily done, impression.

Jacket:
Federal Fatigue Blouse (New York, J.T. Martin or Schuylkill Arsenal) is preferred
Private purchase fatigue blouse in limited numbers
Garibaldi Guard Bersaglieri Frock Coat in limited numbers
New York State Coat or other jacket is prohibited

Shirt:
Red wool flannel shirt is preferred
Other wool flannel shirt or Federal domet flannel issue shirt is acceptable
Civilian shirt is permitted in limited numbers
White muslin undershirt is acceptable if worn under a flannel shirt

Trousers:
Dark-blue kersey (New York, J.T. Martin or Schuylkill Arsenal) in preferred
Sky-blue kersey (New York, J.T. Martin or Schuylkill Arsenal) is acceptable

Drawers: Federal Issue or civilian

Headwear:
Black crown bowler or other black civilian hat is preferred
Federal forage cap (“Type 1” or “Type 2”) is acceptable
Non-black civilian hat is acceptable

Hat Insignia
Small “GG” brass letters and M1821 Cap Eagle for brimmed hat is preferred
Small “GG” brass letter for Federal forage cap is preferred
Leghorn rooster feather plume (2-3 feathers) in very limited numbers

Footwear:
Federal issue Bootee (i.e., “Jefferson brogans”)
Canteen: Smoothside New York or Schuylkill Arsenal with leather strap

Haversack:
Federal black waterproofed only

Knapsack:
Federal Issue knapsack or blanket roll is acceptable

Blanket:
Federal Issue in gray or tan is preferred
Civilian blanket is discouraged

Ground Cloth:
Federal Gum Blanket (rubber) is preferred
Federal Oil Cloth is acceptable

Shelter Half: Federal Issue

Firearms:
Mississippi rifle or any other “two-band” rifle (1860 Enfield, etc.) is preferred
1861 Springfield or 1853 Enfield is permitted.
1842 Springfield is prohibited (loaner muskets available)

Bayonet: Appropriate for your musket; originals are encouraged

Bayonet Scabbard: Two-rivet federal pattern or appropriate sword bayonet pattern

Waistbelt and Buckle:
1855 Rifleman Belt is preferred
Black buff or waxed leather with US belt plate with leather keeper is acceptable

Cap Pouch: M1850 pattern. Shield front is preferred

Cartridge Box: M1861 with “US” box plate

Cartridge Box Sling: None

Ammunition: Each man should bring 80 rounds

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