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Detailed Federal Uniform Regulations |
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1858 Fort Moultrie LH, 12-14 Dec 2008
Overall concept of the Pre-War Impression we are desirous of providing for the NPS program: We will be representing pre-war, Federal US Regulars, permanently posted to Fort. Moultrie. The soldiers we are representing will not appear in Campaign worn, dirty Uniforms, but in clean, well maintained regulation items. In a perfect world, everyone participating could have the full Dress Parade Hardee Hat, Frock with Shoulder Scales, White Gloves, Model 1839 .69 Cal. Cartridge Box, etc. But… we know that very few in our community have all of these items (or even a few of them for that matter). Yet we are still going to strive to give the Park Service, and the public who come to see us, a good, historically correct impression of what the Soldiers wore during the time frame that we are representing. We are going to require that every one bring these items: The magic of purchasing items you do not have: These items can and will be required for the remaining Fort Moultrie events (2009, 2010, and the opening salvo in 2011) and any other early war Federal impression. You will have many opportunities to use these items beyond one event. We do not want you to shell out your hard earned money on any one-time use items. We do not like it and neither should you! This is the Short Version of what is required (see further below for details and the detailed list ) Mandatory For All: Federal Frock Coat. Early War Forage Cap (aka Type I or McDowell Cap) Dark Blue SA Infantry Trousers. .69 Cal Cartridge Box w/Sling. 1842 Harpers Ferry or Springfield Muskets (smoothbore preferred) with proper Bayonet Early War/Pre-War all sewn Scabbard (two rivet styles will be accepted if no sewn scabbard is available). Waste Belt with US Buckle (No Metal Keepers) Smoothside Canteen with Leather Sling (must be clean and not campaign filthy) Federal Issue Haversack Period Correct Wool Socks Federal Issue Bootees (Brogans) Federal Issue White Shirt Optional, but desired items are: Parade Dressed Hardee Hat Shoulder Scales (with attachment items) White Gloves (clothe) Schyulkill Arsenal Fatigue Blouse Federal Issue Haversack Federal Issue Blanket. Mattress Ticking Model 1853/1855 Double Bag Knapsack (early War Version) Mess equipment (tin cup/plate/fork/knife)
Regarding the Parade Dressed Hardee Hats and other Dress parade items: It is desired (but not required) that the NCO’s have the proper NCO Shoulder Scales, with the attachment pieces on the shoulders of their Frock Coats, White cloth parade gloves and fully dressed Hardee hats. It would be exceptional if we could have all of the Privates also be able to form on Sunday Morning in the Parade Dress items (Dressed Hardee Hat, Gloves and Shoulder Scales) but the practicality of requiring every participant to acquire these items is limited. For those who cannot acquire the Dressed Hardee Hat, the proper Forage Cap will be allowed. Frock Coats however are required. While a Soldier can wear his Dressed Hardee hat without the Shoulder Scales, he cannot wear Shoulder Scales without the Dressed Hardee Hat. While in formations, everyone MUST be in the same style hat and blouse. Obviously, if you are in the Fatigue Blouse, you will not wear a Dressed Hardee Hat. With the exception of forming a detail for Fatigue duty, all Formations for roll call will require the Frock Coat, weapon and accoutrements (light Marching Order).
Detailed Impression Guidelines:
Additional (optional for Fatigue duty, if you don’t want to wear your Frock while on Fatigue): Fatigue Blouse- Schyulkill Arsenal, lined. (Pre-War U.S. Army Uniform Regulations were revised with General Orders No. 3, dated 4 March 1858, to adopt the Fatigue blouse for general use while on Fatigue duty. In 1858, the sole manufacturer for fatigue blouses was the Army Bureau of Clothing and Equipage, also known as Schyulkill Arsenal, located in Philadelphia, Pa.) - Trousers: Dark Blue Federal foot pattern (appropriately striped with Sky Blue for NCO's) SA Patter preferred. Suspenders or belt individual option. - Shirts: White Fed issue. - Drawers: Fed issue
preferred. Civy pattern permitted. "Commando" permitted but - Headgear: 1st Choice: Parade Dressed Hardee Hat. (i.e. like new condition, left side turned up and pinned in place with a Brass Eagle plate. Brass Bugle device n the front, sky blue hat chord and one black ostrich plume). Mandatory: Pre-War/Early War forage cap (also referred to in our hobby as a Type I or McDowell style forage Cap) - Footwear: Enlisted - Fed issue bootees required. - Socks: Fed issue preferred, handknit homestyle permitted. - Greatcoat: (optional) Federal foot pattern highly. - Weapons/accouterments: 1842 Harpers Ferry or Springfield Muskets (smoothbore preferred) with proper Bayonet. -Scabbard: Early War/Pre-War all sewn Scabbard (two rivet styles will be accepted if no sewn scabbard is available). -Waist Belt: Early War waste Belt (Leather Keeper- No late Brass Keepers permitted) Prefer to have early war US Buckle with the ‘puppy foot or paw’ backs. -Cartridge Box Preferred: Model 1839 .69 Cal Cartridge Box with Sling. 2d Option, Later model .69 Cal. Box, but still no US plate on the Box, and no Eagle plate on the Sling. Canteen: Smooth side canteen with clean cover and leather sling. - Haversack: federal painted cloth - Canteen: Federal smoothside (oblate spheroid) Covers of appropriate jean or blanket cloth. No sky-blue kersey covers please. - Knapsacks: Fed M1855 doublebags. - Blankets: Fed issue. - Gumblanket: Federal Issue - Shelter halves: Early War two panel may be brought along but will not be erected in the Fort. - Personal items:
Dippers, boilers, etc. permitted. Penknives, watches, jewelry, etc. must be
of period style. "Comfort items," such as camp hats, balaclavas, scarves,
mittens, gloves permitted and encouraged. No MODERN EYEWEAR. Period personal
hygiene items permited. Prescription meds/contact lens care items in poke
sacks. Smoking items permitted, except for modern cigarettes, but no
smoking inside structures at Ft Moultrie.
No alcohol on NPS property.
Wrap any and all edibles in period material.
Brian Hicks, Federal Commander
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