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Posting this here to spread the word, if you are interested and have a quality western federal impression, there is still time to register. The following info is from the FB page which can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/events/180369372524495/
Main event page can be found here for registration, directions, rules, and so on: http://1stdivision.net/mississippi-stands-2018
In efforts with the Mississippi Stands event, there is an adjuct battalion portraying the 7th Iowa Infantry. This will be be a campaigner battalion only. The event is being held at Brice's Cross Roads National Battlefield Site.
There are 5 company slots open. If you are intersted in raising a Federal company, please message Chris Jebb. Each company will be capped at 35 guys. If you decide to raise a company and fail to reach at least 22 men, you will be consolidated with another company. Guys are responsible for their own rations, and each man should bring 80 rounds.
Staff and Battalion structure:
LT. Col.- Chris Jebb
Adjutant- Mike DeSplinter
Sgt. Major- TBA
1st Company- Frank Aufmuth
2nd Company- Scott Garrett
(Color Company)
Color Sgt.- Garrett Lipps
3rd Company- TBA
4th Company- TBA
Mounted Section- Jake Steiner
There are two potential groups coming in as our third and fourth companies.
Guidelines:
Guidelines are pretty simple, basically just mid war western federal, but I'll list stuff out:
Headgear:
Hardee hat, forage cap, civilian hat
Shirts/drawers
Federal issue shirt, civilian shirt, issue drawers, civilian drawers
Coat:
Frock coat, fatigue blouse
its February so a greatcoat might come in handy
Pants:
Your basic sky blue trousers
Shoes:
Federal issue, or other documented footwear appropriate for federal infantry. Proper socks
Accouterments:
Federal smooth side or bullseye canteen, covered or uncovered, leather or cloth strap
Federal issue haversack
Federal .58 or .69 cal cartridge box
federal cap pouch
federal belt, with leather, brass, or no keeper
2 Rivet or 7 rivet scabbard
Blanket:
Federal issue or civilian blanket and groundcloth
Knapsack:
Bedroll, Federal double bag knapsack, or other documented method of carrying your stuff
Weapon:
1861, 1855, 1842 Springfield, 1853 Enfield
Tent:
Proper shelter half or A frame
Anything else:
Just use your best judgement
7thIowa.jpg
Again I am posting this to spread word of this event, contact Chris Jebb for more information
Main event page can be found here for registration, directions, rules, and so on: http://1stdivision.net/mississippi-stands-2018
In efforts with the Mississippi Stands event, there is an adjuct battalion portraying the 7th Iowa Infantry. This will be be a campaigner battalion only. The event is being held at Brice's Cross Roads National Battlefield Site.
There are 5 company slots open. If you are intersted in raising a Federal company, please message Chris Jebb. Each company will be capped at 35 guys. If you decide to raise a company and fail to reach at least 22 men, you will be consolidated with another company. Guys are responsible for their own rations, and each man should bring 80 rounds.
Staff and Battalion structure:
LT. Col.- Chris Jebb
Adjutant- Mike DeSplinter
Sgt. Major- TBA
1st Company- Frank Aufmuth
2nd Company- Scott Garrett
(Color Company)
Color Sgt.- Garrett Lipps
3rd Company- TBA
4th Company- TBA
Mounted Section- Jake Steiner
There are two potential groups coming in as our third and fourth companies.
Guidelines:
Guidelines are pretty simple, basically just mid war western federal, but I'll list stuff out:
Headgear:
Hardee hat, forage cap, civilian hat
Shirts/drawers
Federal issue shirt, civilian shirt, issue drawers, civilian drawers
Coat:
Frock coat, fatigue blouse
its February so a greatcoat might come in handy
Pants:
Your basic sky blue trousers
Shoes:
Federal issue, or other documented footwear appropriate for federal infantry. Proper socks
Accouterments:
Federal smooth side or bullseye canteen, covered or uncovered, leather or cloth strap
Federal issue haversack
Federal .58 or .69 cal cartridge box
federal cap pouch
federal belt, with leather, brass, or no keeper
2 Rivet or 7 rivet scabbard
Blanket:
Federal issue or civilian blanket and groundcloth
Knapsack:
Bedroll, Federal double bag knapsack, or other documented method of carrying your stuff
Weapon:
1861, 1855, 1842 Springfield, 1853 Enfield
Tent:
Proper shelter half or A frame
Anything else:
Just use your best judgement
7thIowa.jpg
Again I am posting this to spread word of this event, contact Chris Jebb for more information