Guidelines

[Tyler Gibson]

For the sake of redundancy, and be sure that everyone can see these, here are the posted guidelines for the event taken from http://barksdalesbrigade.weebly.com/guidelines.html

There is ample time for everyone to get a good kit together for this, and there is no shortage of loaner gear out there, should you be lacking an item or two.

Thanks for reading this- I'm looking forward to seeing this come to fruition!


NOTE: All Uniform items and equipage will be made of correct materials using period correct methods. Further explanation should not be required.

The Brigade during the Gettysburg campaign would have fit the stereotypical “Ragged Rebel” description pretty well. This would be the perfect event to bring out some of the more worn out pieces of gear you may have in the closet.


Uniforms (In Order of Preference)

Headgear:
Broad Brimmed Slouch hat, of any period style (Beehive, English import, etc)
Jeans Cloth Kepi

Jacket:
Commutation style Jacket
Richmond Depot type II
Civilian Jacket

Note: Mississippi Buttons are highly encouraged.

Trousers:
Civilian Pattern Trousers
Richmond Depot style Trousers

Proper Jean, Cassimere and Satinet only. No checks, corduroy or striped material allowed.

Shirt:
Confederate Issue shirt
Civilian Shirt

Socks:
Hand or period machine knit socks
Proper cotton socks


Shoes:
Civilian Shoes and Boots
CS Issued Shoes
Imported British shoes
US Brogans and boots

Note: Proper footwear is required by NPS standards.

Weapons:
P53 Enfield
M1855/61 Springfield
M1841 “Mississippi” Rifle
Lorenz/foreign weaponry

NOTE: Muskets should be properly De-Farbed with modern finishes removed, as well as modern markings. Bayonets should fit the musket and be in working order. It should go without saying, but it’ll be said now; all weapons WILL be clean and in good working order prior to event registration.

Accoutrements:

Bayonet Scabbard:
CS Issue Scabbard
Enfield Style Scabbard
US Issue Scabbard

NOTE: Scabbard should be appropriate to the weapon and bayonet being carried.

Cartridge Box:
Documented CS box
Documented US box

NOTE: Boxes WILL have tins.

Cap Pouch:
Documented CS pouch
Documented US Pouch


Waist-Belt:
CS Belt with MS Plate
CS Frame or Forked tongue buckle
Roller buckle
US Belt with Modified or unmodified US Plate

A Note on Ammunition- As this is a NPS site, all rounds must be turned in for inspection IMMEDIATELY upon arrival. Please bring rounds properly packaged, in a zip lock bag and LABELED CLEARLY with your name attached. Your rounds will be issued back to you after the safety inspection. At that time the Zip Lock Bag will be discarded. Please bring 40 rounds and caps.


NOTE: The 21st and the Mississippi Brigade had captured some Uniforms and Equipment prior to the Gettysburg Campaign. This is one of the few scenarios where using “Captured” US Gear is acceptable. That being said, a full suit of blue and full US traps aren’t what we are going for here.


Haversack:
Documented CS Pattern Haversack
Federal issue haversack


Canteen:
CS Wooden canteen
Drum Style canteen
Federal Smooth side Canteens, covered or uncovered. (No St. Lewis style stopper/chain combinations)


Blanket:
Civilian Style Blanket
Carpet Blanket
CS Issued Blanket
US Issued Blanket

Ground cloth:
Oil Cloth / Painted Carpet
Floor Cloth
US Gum Blanket

Note: If you have a Carpet Blanket or a painted carpet- this would be the event to use them at.

Tent/Fly:
CS Fly
US Shelter Half

Knapsack:
British Import Pack
Documented CS Issued Pack
Blanket Roll
US Double Bag

Note: the 21st was issued 102 Knapsacks in April 1863. Most men should be wearing a Knapsack.

[Tyler Gibson]

Re: Guidelines

Courtesy of Chad Teasley, some food for thought when putting the impression together

From the diary of Lieutenant Colonel Arthur Fremantle, British Army, observing the Army of Northern Virginia during the retreat from Gettysburg:

"6 July (Monday) -

...I particularly observed the marching to-day of the 21st Mississippi, which was uncommonly good. This regiment all wear short round jackets, a most unusual circumstance, for they are generally unpopular in the South."

1. Arthur James Lyon Fremantle, Three Months in the Southern States: The 1863 War Diary of an English Soldier (Edinburgh and London: William Blackwood and Sons, 1863; reprinted by Greenhouse Publishing Co., 1999), 288.

[PMFerringer]

Re: Guidelines

Great information, Tyler! Looking forward to this.