These basic Uniform and Equipment regulations for The Coffee Coolers are designed to guide new recruits and veteran soldiers alike as to what they should be using and wearing. Uniforms and Equipment will be altered for the specific unit, time, and place that we will be portraying at particular events. It is important to note that we may have some loaner gear among the current unit members to share with potential members - so you may not worry about having to make a huge financial contribution at the start. We also require that new members check with a member of the Authenticity Committee before they purchase any item! The following is a starting point from which to build your impression in the order in which we wish you to obtain each type of item. All items are to be of an appropriate pattern and made of appropriate materials.
Headgear:
1. Type 2 Federal Forage Cap
2. Hardee Hat
3. Civilian Slouch Hat
Coat:
1. Sack Coat
2. State Jacket
3. Enlisted Frock
4. SA Jacket
Trousers: (Civilian Braces of proper materials or a belt will be needed to hold up your trousers.)
1. Sky Blue Enlisted Trousers
2. Dark Blue Enlisted Trousers
Shirt:
1. Domet Flannel Federal Issue Shirt
2. Gray Contract Issue Shirt
3. Civilian Shirt
Drawers:
1. US Issue Drawers
2. Civilian Drawers
3. Sanitary Commission Drawers
Socks:
1. Wool Issue or Civilian Pattern
2. Cotton
Footwear:
1. Jefferson Bootees with or without hobnails and heel rims.
2. Civilian Boots with or without hobnails and heel rims.
Greatcoat:
1. Enlisted Foot Pattern Greatcoat
Firearm:
1. 1853 Enfield Rifle Musket, defarbed.
2. 1842 Musket, defarbed.
3. 1861 Springfield Rifle Musket, defarbed.
Accoutrements:
1. 1857 Pattern Cartridge Box with tins & Sling with Box Plate and Eagle Breastplate, Waist belt, Appropriate Bayonet Scabbard with two rivets, and Cap Box
Haversack:
1. Painted Federal Issue Pattern
2. White "Ohio" Pattern
Canteen:
1. Cincinnati Depot Canteen
Knapsack:
1. Federal Issue Doublebag Knapsack
Blanket:
1. Federal Issue - either the brown emergency issue or the Gray Issue Blanket.
2. Civilian Blanket or Coverlet
Rubber Blanket:
1. Issue Infantry Gum Blanket
Tentage:
1. Federal Issue Shelter Half
Personal Items:
These would include a housewife (sewing kit), toothbrush, eating utensils, poke sacks, pocket watches, photos, journals, books, letters, scarf, mittens, and sleeping cap, pocket knife, match-safe, pipe, and tobacco pouch. These are all the little items from home that help fill out the impression, however they should be light enough to be carried in a knapsack or blanket roll.
Headgear:
1. Type 2 Federal Forage Cap
2. Hardee Hat
3. Civilian Slouch Hat
Coat:
1. Sack Coat
2. State Jacket
3. Enlisted Frock
4. SA Jacket
Trousers: (Civilian Braces of proper materials or a belt will be needed to hold up your trousers.)
1. Sky Blue Enlisted Trousers
2. Dark Blue Enlisted Trousers
Shirt:
1. Domet Flannel Federal Issue Shirt
2. Gray Contract Issue Shirt
3. Civilian Shirt
Drawers:
1. US Issue Drawers
2. Civilian Drawers
3. Sanitary Commission Drawers
Socks:
1. Wool Issue or Civilian Pattern
2. Cotton
Footwear:
1. Jefferson Bootees with or without hobnails and heel rims.
2. Civilian Boots with or without hobnails and heel rims.
Greatcoat:
1. Enlisted Foot Pattern Greatcoat
Firearm:
1. 1853 Enfield Rifle Musket, defarbed.
2. 1842 Musket, defarbed.
3. 1861 Springfield Rifle Musket, defarbed.
Accoutrements:
1. 1857 Pattern Cartridge Box with tins & Sling with Box Plate and Eagle Breastplate, Waist belt, Appropriate Bayonet Scabbard with two rivets, and Cap Box
Haversack:
1. Painted Federal Issue Pattern
2. White "Ohio" Pattern
Canteen:
1. Cincinnati Depot Canteen
Knapsack:
1. Federal Issue Doublebag Knapsack
Blanket:
1. Federal Issue - either the brown emergency issue or the Gray Issue Blanket.
2. Civilian Blanket or Coverlet
Rubber Blanket:
1. Issue Infantry Gum Blanket
Tentage:
1. Federal Issue Shelter Half
Personal Items:
These would include a housewife (sewing kit), toothbrush, eating utensils, poke sacks, pocket watches, photos, journals, books, letters, scarf, mittens, and sleeping cap, pocket knife, match-safe, pipe, and tobacco pouch. These are all the little items from home that help fill out the impression, however they should be light enough to be carried in a knapsack or blanket roll.