Uniform Requirements
The following is a list of uniform and equipment items that members should acquire first. It is important to remember that the US Army was one of the principal suppliers of the Confederate armies, so many of the items of US Issue are not out of place in Confederate units. The 25th understands that most members do not have an endless supply of money, so a period of one year is allowed to accumulate this initial amount of equipment. Please remember that all items of uniform and equipment must be approved by the officers of the regiment.
25th NC Infantry
Primary Impression
Hat: Black Felt Slouch Hat
Shoes: Black US Jefferson Brogans
Socks: 100% wool or 100% cotton period type
Pants: US Infantry Sky Blue, 100% wool
Shirt: Any period shirt
Suspenders: Any period suspenders
Coat: NC 1861 Sack Coat (6-button, black sewn down shoulder epaulette, NC buttons)
Belt: US 1854 Black leather waist belt w/buckle
Cap Box: US 1850 model or any Confederate or imported period cap box
Cartridge Box: US 1855 Cartridge Box and sling or any Confederate or period imported
Haversack: US "tarred" or Confederate linen or canvas
Canteen: US 1858 Smoothside or US 1862 Bullseye(cloth covered) or CS type
Rifle: US M1853 Enfield or M1861 Springfield 3-Band Musket
Bayonet: Appropriate model for your rifle w/scabbard and throg
Blanket: 100% wool, gray or blue
Eyewear: Period type
Tent: Dog tent(shelter half) or A-Frame
Mess Gear: Any period type plate, cup and utensils
14th Iowa
Federal Army Impression
Hat: US Forage Cap
Coat: US Enlisted Mans Frock Coat
Pants: US Infantry Sky Blue, 100% wool
If US equipage items were purchased for your 25th NC impression, then they can be used as the remainder of your required equipment on your 14th Iowa impression.
Optional Clothing and Accoutrements
Below is a list of optional items that can be purchased at a later date at your discretion.
Confederate Tait Jacket: Late War style shell jacket, Richmond gray wool
Richmond Depot Type II, III: Late war shell jacket, Richmond gray wool or Jean cloth
CS Infantry Trousers: Gray wool or Jean cloth
Belt: Waist belt with Georgia frame buckle or roller buckle
Poncho or Ground cloth: Black rubberized cloth, painted canvas or period type oil cloth
Musket Sling: Leather or Linen
Greatcoat: US Infantry foot pattern or CS Infantry foot pattern or period Civilian pattern
Knapsack: US Double bag, CS Single bag, Mexican War style, US Hardpack or CS Hardpack
Vest: Military or civilian issue of period material
Pocket Watch: period style
Candle Lantern: period style
Chair/Stool: period style
