Uniform & Equipage List For The Hard Head Mess & Citizens Guard

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1 Uniform & Equipage List For The Hard Head Mess & Citizens Guard Introduction to the 2018 Listing: This document is a functional list of high quality product suggestions. This list was based on criteria such as the authenticity of the product, the delivery time of each product, and the cost of the product. As a general rule, this list does not represent every authentic merchant currently in operation, and we will continue to update our list as more information becomes available. Our intention is to state that the Hard Head Mess & Citizens Guard feels confident recommending these merchants as of the date of this list. As of the date of this publication, we believe the merchants listed below strive for exact replication of the original articles. Uniform & equipment standards for Hard Head Mess & Citizens Guard members can be found in our Authenticity Guide & Uniform Standards. I. Uniform & Clothing for the Enlisted Foot Soldier A. Fatigue Blouse (Sack Coat) W, W, & Company: Dan Wambaugh & Brian White offers completely hand sewn Schuylkill Arsenal fatigue blouses along with contract fatigue blouses. New York Depot Issue, Nathan Gale Contract Issue Pattern, & JT Martin contract pattern issue blouses. Joe Blunt: Several documented styles including JT Martin contract pattern fatigue blouse. John Wedeward: John T. Martin contract sack coat. An excellent mass produced replica lined fatigue blouse. Please check with John for an 1862 stamp if possible or to leave off the Oct 1864 stamp. : JT Martin or Schuylkill Arsenal fatigue blouses. B. Uniform Coat (Frock Coat) Joe Blunt C. Trowsers: Chris Sullivan: William Deering contract pattern trowsers. Museum Grade Only. Also makes first rate dark blue trowsers. Also carries 100% wool from Woolrich. W, W, & Company: 1

2 Dan Wambaugh & Brian White offers completely hand sewn Schuylkill Arsenal Issue Trowsers and JT Martin Contract Issue Trowsers. JT Martin Contract trowsers would be a less expensive option that would be prevalent in both Eastern and Western Theaters. JT Martin Contract Issue Trowsers. Joe Blunt: Four documented patterns to choose from including J.T. Martin contract trowsers which is preferred. Joe can make Dark Blue issue trowsers as well! D. Civilian Shirts Scott Frank: Scott will make a completely hand sewn civilian shirts. W,W, & Company: Completely hand sewn civilian shirts with patters from Family Heriloom Weavers. Corner Clothiers E. Federal Issue Shirts Scott Frank Joe Blunt/ W, W, & Company: Dan Wambaugh offers gray, tan, blue, or red contract variant issue shirts. White domet flannel issue shirt or contract variant issue shirts. F. Suspenders Chris Graham: Excellent replica braces! Corner Clothiers: Also available from. Several accurate patterns to choose from. G. U.S. Pattern Jefferson Bootees (Shoes) Missouri Boot & Shoe Company: Recommend style JB-2; the best! Mattimore Harness Jan Berger H. Wool Socks Dave Gerow: Ask Dave to make a pair for you. : Excellent hand knit wool civilian socks. South Union Mills 2

3 Excellent hand knit wool civilian socks! Karin Timour Terre Lawson W, W, & Company Fine wool socks by our comrade Dave Gerow. I. Cotton Socks W, W, & Company J. Army Pattern Drawers W, W, & Company Scott Frank /Joe Blunt Completely hand sewn issue drawers or civilian patterns. K. Period Eyeglasses Antique Stores Contact Mike John for ideas The Grand Spectacle II. Headgear & Insignia A. U.S. Regulation 1858 Pattern Dress Hat (Hardee Hat) Dirty Billy s Hats Bristol Hollow B. Enlisted Worsted Wool Infantry Hat Cord, Infantry Brass Horn, Eagle Plate, Brass Regimental Number, & Brass Company Letter. Dirty Billy s Hats C. Federal Forage Cap Excellent forage caps. Greg Starbuck Dirty Billy s Hats Bristol Hollow 3

4 III. Accouterments & Trappings A. U.S. Pattern 1855, 1857, or Cal. Cartridge Box, Cartridge Box Belt (Sling), U.S. Pattern 1856 Waistbelt (leather keeper preferred), U.S. Pattern 1850 Cap Box, U.S. Pattern Bayonet Scabbard (2 or 7 rivets) with belt frog for M Cal. Springfield or Enfield Bayonet, and Musket Sling for Springfield or Enfield Rifle-Muskets. L.D. Haning & Company Missouri Boot & Shoe Company B. U.S. Oval Belt Plate (Buckle), U.S. Oval Cartridge Box Plate, & U.S. Round Eagle Cartridge Box Belt (Sling) Breastplate. Missouri Boot & Shoe Company C. U.S. Pattern 1858 Smoothside Canteen W,W, & Company: Smoothside Canteen. L.D. Haning & Company D. Canteen Cover (a brownish gray wool jean cover) : E. Leather Canteen Sling L.D. Haning & Company F. U.S. Pattern 1851 Haversack L. D. Haning & Company Bristol Hollow Missouri Boot & Shoe Company H. U.S. Pattern 1855 Knapsack, Double Bag Missouri Boot & Shoe Company L.D. Haning & Company 4

5 I. U.S. Issue Gum Blanket or Poncho Top notch. Jan Berger J. U.S. Pattern Shelter Half (Three panel pattern preferred) W, W, & Company: Dan sells correct shelter tent poles and pins as well. Two accurate patterns, Cincinnati Depot issue Type II a three panel preferred or mid war H.S. Mc Comb contract issue two panel shelter half. K. U. S. Issue Blanket (Gray or Brown) : Excellent Gray U.S. Issue blanket. Excellent Brown U.S. Issue blanket. IV. Rifle-Muskets, Bayonet, & Accessories A. Euroarms M1861 Springfield Rifle-Musket, or Armi Sport P1853 Enfield Rifle- Musket, and M Cal. Springfield or Enfield Bayonet. Also original M 1854 Austrian Lorenz Rifle-Musket in.54 Cal. and Bayonet and the M1816 Harpers Ferry Cone In Barrel Conversion.69 Cal. Smoothbore Muskets. Important Rifle Musket Defarbing Tips: Regarding purchasing an Enfield Rifle-Musket and defarbing, ask about getting a correct Tower Lock plate, all correct stamps, and correct hardware such as swing swivels. Please see Scott Frank regarding any Enfield Rifle Musket defarbing questions and Springfield Rifle- Musket defarbing questions. Lodgewood Mfg.: Also carries original M1854 Austrian Lorenz rifle muskets from time to time and cone in barrel conversion Harpers Ferry.69 cal original muskets. John Zimmerman: Sells defarbed rifle-muskets. Agents Campbell & Pelican s Military Goods: Our pards the Krautz brothers can locate orignail muskets and reproduction. Comer Gun Works Repair, defarbing, and reproducting sourcing. College Hill Arsenal: Tim Prince carries original firearms such as the Model 1854 Austrian Lorenz Rifle Musket in.54 caliber. Tim also carries original bayonets for the Lorenz, Springfield, and Enfield Rifle-Musket from time to time. 5

6 Note: Before purchasing a bayonet, fix it on your rifle-musket to insure proper fit. B. Cleaning Rod, Cone Pick, Cone Wrench, & Wiper. Lodgewood Mfg. John Zimmerman V. Tin Cup or Fruit Can Boiler, Mess Gear, & Personal Items. A. Tin Cup Alex Ulrich South Union Mills: Several period correct cups to choose from. B. Fruit Can Boiler Alex Ulrich South Union Mills C. Tin Mess Plate Alex Ulrich South Union Mills D. Knife, Fork, & Spoon Sells a knife-fork-spoon combination set. South Union Mills: Knife-fork-combination set and folding bone spoon & fork! E. Skillet (6 or 12 Inch) Jerry Raisor Jan Berger F. Ration Bags Barb Sonntag: Will make completely hand sewn cotton ration bags. Ask Scott at an event about pricing and patterns. 6

7 South Union Mills Corner Clothiers G. Candles & Lucifer Matches I. Soap & Toiletry Items J. Cotton Napkin or Hand-Woven Towel Terre Lawson South Union Mills: Check out the reproduction handkercheif of Joseph Arnold 26 th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment that is the the Oshkosh Public Museum collection. Very Cool! Other excellent options as well. K. Housewife L. Parched Corn, Green Coffee Beans, & Groceries Ezra Barnhouse Goods VI. Additional Items A. Enlisted Foot Pattern Greatcoat (Overcoat) W, W, & Company: Check for availability or a run from Dan & Brian. Joe Blunt or B. Military Vest (Dark Blue) & Civilian Vests Corner Clothiers: Civilian Vests. 7

8 /Joe Blunt Military or Civilian vests of high quality. Richmond Depot: Civilian and Federal military vests. D. 19th Century Wallet Corner Clothiers E. White Cotton Dress Gloves F. Cravats Corner Clothiers G. Buttons, NCO Chevrons, & NCO Sashes. Excellent NCO Chevrons. W, W, & Company: Excellent NCO Chevrons. H. D.W. Baxter s Volunteer Manual (Scott s), Blank Writing Books, Federal army forms, Stationery, Pens, Ink, Dime Novels, Harpers Weekly, and Books. Sullivan Press: Baxter s Volunteer Manual,, Federal army forms, blank writing books, dime novels, pens, ink, ink wells, and stationery. : Blank writing books, stationery, pens, ink, dime novels, Harpers Weekly reprints, and period books. I. Pocket Watch J. Pipes Michael Clark Bristol Hollow 8

9 K. 19th Century Yard Goods County Cloth W, W, & Company L. Glass Bottles Dog River Glassworks M. Civilian Coat & Trowsers Corner Clothiers: Excellent civilian attire from frock coats, sack coats, trowsers, and much more. : A fine array of ready made civilian clothing as you would find at a period merchant. John Wedeward: Discuss with John what you are looking for. Period correct patterns, materials, and construction. South Union Mills: Chris Utley has several period options for coats and trowsers. Very nice frockcoats, sackcoats, paletots, and overcoats. N. Mittens, Scarves, Sleeping Caps, Balaclavas, & Fine Knitted Goods : Excellent hand knit mittens and scarves. Karin Timour Terre Lawson South Union Mills Excellent quality hand knit goods! O. Civilian Hats Bristol Hollow P. Leggings (Gaiters) Available in three different calf sizes: Size 6 smallest inch calf; Size 7 Medium inch calf; and size 8 largest inch calf. These are documented from a pair in Don Troiani s collection which includes important construction features such as the correct cast buckle and painted on manufacture insignia as per the original. Q. Corps Badges IWP Fabrications: 9

10 Excellent Corps Badges for Enlisted Men and Officers. Their 1 st Corps Badges are the best we have seen reproduced at this time. R. Militia Cap, Frockcoat, & Trowsers: W, W, & Company: Dan & Brian can put together a special-order frockcoat for Wisconsin militia groups based on the original in the Milwaukee Public Museum. Richmond Depot: Fenny Haines can put together a special-order militia frockcoat for Wisconsin militia groups based on the original in the Milwaukee Public Museum. Also excellent trowsers and the source for our Park City Grays militia caps which would be an accurate overall militia cap. Joe Blunt: Joe can make all of these items for you that are accurate compared to original specimens. S. Wisconsin State Issue Haversack for 1861 impressions Richmond Depot Company T. Hemp Twine & Rope Turkey Foot Trading Company U. Early War Federal Accouterments including U.S. Issue Shield Front Cap Box, U.S. Issue Pattern of Caliber Cartridge Box, Cartridge Box Belt. U.S. Issue Bayonet Scabbard Pattern of 1851 (sewn). Black Buff preferred for 1861 Citizens Guard impression. LD Haning & Company V. Civilian Haversack & Mexican War Haversack W. Civilian Coverlet or Blanket South Union Mills X. Painted Ground Cloth Tim Ruyle LD Haning & Company Y. Militia Canteen Alex Ulrich 10

11 Has both Oval Militia canteen and tin drum canteen types. The early war Wisconsin Canteen is very close in dimensions to the long oval militia canteen. Great for early war Wisconsin impresssions too. VII. Commissioned Officer Furnishings A. Commissioned Officer's Blouse & Frock Coat Fine officer commercial blouse or dress coat. Joe Blunt: Excellent Commercial Blouse and Officer Frock Coats. Richmond Depot: Fenny Hanies can make a customized Officer Frock Coat. Single or double breasted. B. Commissioned Officer s Trowsers Excellent officer s trowsers both sky blue and dark blue indigo dyed versions available. Joe Blunt Excellent Commercial Officer s Trowsers available in Sky Blue and Dark Blue wool. Chris Sullivan: Excellent officer trowsers available in Sky Blue and Dark Blue wool. Richmond Depot: Fenny Hanies can commercial Officer Trowsers. C. Commissioned Officer s Haversack Several documented styles to choose from. D. Commissioned Officer s Waist Belt (Sword Belt) Excellent officer s waist belt. E. Commissioned Officer s Insignia IWP Fabrications: Excellent Officers shoulder straps and corps badges. Triple Rich Officer s shoulder straps, collar ranks, and hat ornamentation.. F. Commissioned Officer s Headgear Excellent private purchase forage caps. Greg Starbuck G. Commissioned Officer s Footwear 11

12 Missouri Boot & Shoe Company: Officer s boots and civilian shoe styles. Mattimore Harness H. M1850 Foot Officers Sword or Commercial Import College Hill Arsenal: Original swords and imports by Tim Prince. Legendary Arms: Will need some defarb work but better than most available. Can be improved by Sword Restoration Services - Tom Nardi. I. Small Caliber Pistol Optional Item Lodgewood Mfg. John Zimmerman J. Pistol Holster Optional Item VIII. Uniform & Equipage Research Sources The Authentic Campaigner Website A Top-Notch Website truly dedicated to progressive Civil War reenactors. Contains great research articles, discussion boards, and resources. Please visit their vendor sections as well and the sell forum to get some good deals on used items made by the merchants listed in this document. Also great place to find high quality items from merchants such as Tim Bender and Nick Duvall that are making far less items or are no longer in business. Agents Campbell & Pelican s Military Goods Mark & Jason Krautz (708) marktk36thil@gmail.com Merchant List Jan Berger Lederarsenal j.h.berger@lederarsenal.com Joe Blunt 2925 Mill Run Boulevard Kissimmee, Florida mudcatsgt@earthlink.net 12

13 Bristol Hollow Gary Keifer & Tyler Goodrich 301 W Main Street Higgins, PA info@bristolhollow.com The Button Barron John Zaharias 336 Baltimore Street Gettysburg, PA (253) Carter & Jasper, Mercantile Joe & Alicia Blunt 2925 Mill Run Blvd Kissimmee, FL carterandjasper@yahoo.com Michael Clark P.O. Box 641 Willamsburg, OH (513) Send a S.A.S.E. for a current product list. Comer s Gunworks 101 Dawson Road New Madrid, MO (573) comersgunworks@gmail.com Corner Clothiers Kara Bartels P.O. Box 4077 Gettysburg, PA (717) Kara@cornerclothiers.com County Cloth Charlie Childs C Georgetown Street, NE Paris, OH (330) crchilds@bright.net Catalog - $6.00 Dirty Billy s Hats 20 Baltimore Street Gettysburg, PA (717) dirtybills@aol.com 13

14 Dog River Glassworks 24 D Forbes Avenue Carlisle, PA (717) wrosecrans@aol.com Steve and Laura Dunfee The Sutler of Fort Scott Historic Tallman Homestead, c N. Franklin Street Fort Scott, Kansas (620) Sutleroffortscott@hotmail.com Chris Graham 1420 East Vineyard Hayesville, NC (828) Call or write for a price/product list The Grand Spectacle Richard Buchanan 110 S. Main Street Horscheads, NY (607) info@thegrandspectacle.com L.D. Haning & Company Tim Welch 9560 Neiswander Road Ashville, OH (614) luther@ldhaning.com IWP Fabrications B.J. Zirkle P.O. Box 68 Euless, TX (817) (817) FAX giltwire@aol.com C & D Jarnigan P.O. Box 1860 Cornith, MS (601) (601) FAX cjarnag@tsixroads.com Catalog - $

15 Kathy Kleinman Eagle Nest Court Fairfax, VA (703) Terre Lawson Also see CW Reenactors Forum She is a Moderator. Legendary Arms, Inc. 370 Gees Mill Business Parkway NE Conyers, GA (770) FAX sales@legendaryarms.com Lodgewood Mfg. 131 Center Street Whitewater, WI (262) lodgewd@idcnet.com Mattimore Harness Tom Mattimore 512 South Third Street Laramie, WY (307) tom@civilwarboots.com Missouri Boot & Shoe Company Bob Serio 951 Burr Crossing Road Neosho, MO (417) mobootandshoe@sbcglobal.net Tim Prince College Hill Arsenal PO BOX Nashville, TN sales@collegehillarsenal.com Jerry Raisor Jerry.Raisor@Ky.gov Richmond Depot Fenny Haines 15

16 PO BOX 4849 Midlothian, VA (804) Tim Ruyle Post Office Box 28 Butler, NJ (973) D.F. Smith Historic 209 Spur Drive Cottonwood, AZ Tim & Debbie Sheds 45 Steinwher Avenue Gettysburg, PA (717) Weekends (717) after 6 P.M. M-F EST sheads@cun.net South Union Mills Chris Utley 1721 Stephenson Lane Spring Hill, TN (615) orders@southunionmills.com Greg Starbuck P.O. Box Savannah, GA (912) cwkepi@earthlink.net Stony Brook Company Chris Sullivan 169 West Fifth Street Oswego, NY (315) cams@twcny.rr.com Sullivan Press Robert Sullivan 16

17 P.O. Box 1711 West Chester, PA (610) Sword Restoration Services Tom and Cindy Nardi 711 Natalie Dr. Windsor CA (707) Karen Timour 81 Payson Avenue, Apt. 1 New York, NY Ktimour@aol.com Todd Watts Defarb Gunsmith wattsdefarbs@gmail.com Turkey Foot Trading Company Monroe Road 1130 Madison, Missouri (888) turkeyfoot@mcmsys.com John Wedeward The Camp Randall Quartermaster 1900 Pleasant View Drive Stoughton, WI (608) jmweed@charter.net W, W, & Company Dan Wambaugh & Brian White PO Box 445 Charlotte, MI (517) dan@wwandcompany.com John Zimmerman P.O. Box 1351 Harpers Ferry, WV (304) Compiled by Hard Head Mess & Citizens Guard February

18 If you have updated addresses or contacts please contact Tom Klas at or Mike John at will keep the list up-to-date. 18

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